Restrict Files

Users can edit permissions for files, including setting the state of the file
(published or unpublished), make files available to students who have the link,
or schedule availability for the files.
By default course files are visible and accessible to all users. Teachers can
restrict files and folders, which means the content will only be accessible to
teachers as long as the file is not placed to a content area outside of Files (e.g.
Modules, Assignments).

To edit a permission, click a file/folders published or unpublished icon. (The cloud).

Click the Restricted

Access option.

The default restriction option is

to make the file only available to
students with the link.

Note: This hidden option only applies to Course Files; if

you add this file to another area of Canvas, such as
Assignments or Modules, all students can view the file.

Gives students a window of time to view the file.

The file will be locked and they cannot view the
actual file until the specified date.

To set student availability dates, enter the starting date for the file to be available in the Available
From field. If applicable, enter the date when students can no longer allow students to view the file
in the Available Until field. You can use the calendar to enter a date.