Often, we find out that a link is broken only when the entire class has seen the error and someone finally decides to report it.
However, under Notification Preferences, instructors can automatically set an alert to be notified of broken links. The alert is triggered if:
- The link can’t be accessed by students because of a permission error.
- The link is broken.
- The link is unpublished.
Instructors will be notified where the broken link is located and the nature of the content. The default Notification is set to send a daily digest.
Here’s a quick refresher on How do I set my Canvas notification preferences at the account level as an instructor? and How do I manage my notifications preferences at the course level?