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Install the Chrome Extension

The Academica Chrome extension automatically syncs your assignments from Canvas LMS and Google Classroom to the web app. Here's how to install it.

Requirements#

  • Google Chrome browser (version 88 or later)
  • An Academica account (create one here)

Note: The extension currently only works with Google Chrome. Firefox and Safari support is coming soon.

Installation Steps#

  1. Open Google Chrome
  2. Go to the Chrome Web Store
  3. Search for "Academica"
  4. Click on the Academica extension
  5. Click "Add to Chrome"
  6. In the popup, click "Add Extension"
  7. Done! You'll see the Academica icon in your toolbar

Manual Installation (Developer Mode)#

If the extension isn't available in the Chrome Web Store yet:

  1. Download the extension files from the web app
  2. Open Chrome and go to chrome://extensions/
  3. Enable "Developer mode" (toggle in top right)
  4. Click "Load unpacked"
  5. Select the extension folder
  6. The extension will appear in your toolbar

Sign In to the Extension#

After installing:

  1. Click the Academica icon in your browser toolbar
  2. Click "Sign In"
  3. Enter your email and password (or use Google sign-in)
  4. You'll see "Connected" when signed in successfully

Important: Use the same account you created for the web app.

Verify the Connection#

To make sure everything is working:

For Canvas Users:#

  1. Go to your school's Canvas website
  2. Click the Academica icon to see sync status
  3. Click "Sync Canvas Data"
  4. Open the Academica web app - your assignments should appear

For Google Classroom Users:#

  1. Click the Academica icon
  2. Click "Connect Google Classroom"
  3. Sign in with your school Google account
  4. Click "Sync Google Classroom"
  5. Open the Academica web app - your assignments should appear

Extension Permissions#

The extension requests these permissions:

PermissionWhy It's Needed
Access Canvas websitesTo read your assignments and grades
StorageTo save your login session
Active tabTo detect when you're on Canvas

Privacy: The extension only accesses Canvas websites. It cannot read other websites or your browsing history.

Pin the Extension#

For easy access, pin the extension to your toolbar:

  1. Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome's toolbar
  2. Find Academica in the list
  3. Click the pin icon next to it
  4. The Academica icon will always be visible

Troubleshooting#

I don't see the extension icon#

  • Click the puzzle piece icon in Chrome to see hidden extensions
  • Make sure the extension is enabled in chrome://extensions/

Extension says "Not Connected"#

  • Click "Sign In" and enter your credentials
  • Make sure you have an internet connection
  • Try signing out and back in

Extension doesn't detect Canvas#

  • Make sure you're on a Canvas page (URL contains .instructure.com)
  • Try refreshing the Canvas page
  • Check that the extension is enabled

Sync isn't working#

  • Check that you're signed in to both the extension and Canvas
  • Try clicking "Sync Now" in the extension popup
  • See Extension Troubleshooting for more help

Next Steps#

Now that the extension is installed:

  1. Learn how Canvas sync works
  2. View your synced assignments

Updating the Extension#

Chrome automatically updates extensions. If you installed manually:

  1. Download the new version
  2. Go to chrome://extensions/
  3. Click the refresh icon on the Academica extension

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