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title: How do I add a guest to my CourseWorks (Canvas) course site?
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# How do I add a guest to my CourseWorks (Canvas) course site?

To add a guest to your CourseWorks (Canvas) site, please follow the steps below to add a guest user to a course:

1. Navigate to the People tool in a course site
2. Click the +People button in the top right
3. Along the top click "Guest User Access Tool"
4. Complete the form provided and click Add.
5. The guest will receive an invitation email from CourseWorks with instructions on how to access the course. Guests log in by going to [courseworks](https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/login/canvas) and clicking the [Guest Login link](https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/login/canvas).

 For more details with screenshots, please see the [CUIT support document](https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/courses/56883/pages/adding-guest-users) for adding guest users.

*Updated: August 7th, 2016; CTL*

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