Settings

The Settings page lets you customize Academica to work the way you want. Access it from the sidebar or by clicking your profile icon.

Extension Status#

Check your Chrome extension connection:

Last Synced#

Shows when data was last synced from Canvas.

Sync Now#

Click to trigger a manual sync (you need to be on a Canvas page in another tab).

Learn more about the extension →

Theme#

Choose your preferred appearance:

Changes apply immediately.

Learn more about Dark Mode →

Notifications#

Control how Academica alerts you:

Email Notifications#

• Due Date Reminders - Get emails before assignments are due
• Missing Assignment Alerts - Be notified of missed work
• Grade Updates - Know when grades are posted

Push Notifications (coming soon)#

• Browser notifications for urgent items
• Mobile app notifications

Notification Timing#

Choose when to receive due date reminders:

• 1 day before
• 2 days before
• 1 week before

Parent Access#

If you want to share your progress with a parent:

Enable Parent View#

1. Toggle "Allow Parent Access"
2. A unique link will be generated
3. Share the link with your parent
4. They can see approved plans only (not grades)

What Parents See#

• Approved study plans
• Time management stats
• General progress

What Parents Don't See#

• Individual grades
• Draft plans
• Detailed assignment information

Revoke Access#

Toggle off "Allow Parent Access" at any time to remove their view.

Data Management#

Export Your Data#

Download all your data as a file:

1. Click "Export Data"
2. Choose format (CSV or JSON)
3. Download will start

Clear Local Data#

Remove cached data from your browser:

• Click "Clear Cache"
• This won't delete your account
• Data will re-sync from Canvas

Delete Account#

Permanently remove your account:

1. Click "Delete Account"
2. Enter your password to confirm
3. All data will be permanently deleted

Warning: Account deletion cannot be undone.

LMS Connections#

Canvas LMS#

See which Canvas instances are connected:

• School name
• Canvas URL
• Connection status

Google Classroom#

Manage your Google Classroom connection:

• View connected Google account
• See last sync time
• Disconnect if needed

Disconnect a Connection#

To stop syncing from Canvas or Google Classroom:

1. Find it in the list
2. Click "Disconnect"
3. Confirm

Your existing assignments remain but won't sync anymore.

Privacy#

Data We Collect#

• Assignment information from Canvas and Google Classroom
• Your study plans and preferences
• Usage analytics (anonymized)

Data We Don't Collect#

• Your Canvas or Google passwords
• Other websites you visit
• Personal files

Your data is stored securely and never sold to third parties.

About#

View app information:

• Current version
• Release notes
• Terms of service
• Privacy policy
• Contact support

Troubleshooting Settings#

Changes not saving#

• Check your internet connection
• Try refreshing the page
• Sign out and back in

Theme not changing#

• Clear browser cache
• Disable browser dark mode extensions
• Try a different browser

Notifications not working#

• Check browser notification permissions
• Make sure notifications are enabled in Settings
• Check your email spam folder

Next Steps#

• Manage your profile
• Install or update the extension
• Get help with issues