Conversations in Canvas is the term used to describe messaging via Canvas inbuilt mail client via the inbox.

This video shows the Conversations function which you can use send and receive private messages. This works like a mail client in Canvas. Remember that you can receive notifications of these private messages via Outlook if you have turned on your notifications for Conversations.

Note that if you delete a message it cannot be restored. It is a better idea to archive it if you wish to keep your inbox neat.

We recommend that you choose the 'Notify me right away', which is represented by the tick/check. This will allow you to get private messages sent from Canvas to your preferred e-mail instantly.

Guides from Instructure Canvas Inbox

For detailed instructions please see the Canvas Student Guide at https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10701