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How the Canvas quiz IP filter works

Restricting a quiz to your campus is often the simplest way to keep answers from leaving the classroom. The Canvas quiz filter IP address option does this by accepting only connections that come from the addresses you list, such as a school network or testing lab. It is a network control, so it works best alongside other checks rather than on its own.

Confirm the public IP addresses your campus network uses with IT.
Enter the addresses as one list, separated by commas.
Test from a student account on and off campus before the exam.
Pair the filter with a time limit and a single attempt for high-stakes quizzes.

Example Canvas quiz IP filter questions

What does a Canvas quiz IP address filter do?It limits quiz access to devices connecting from the listed addresses, such as a campus network. Canvas checks the address of the connection, so the restriction applies even when the student is logged in.

Why might a student on home internet be unable to open a filtered quiz?Home internet uses a different public IP address than the campus network. The filter only admits the addresses on your list, so the connection is turned away.

Should an IP filter be the only protection for a high-stakes quiz?No. IP addresses can be shared or change, so combine the filter with a time limit, a single attempt and other controls.

What should you check first if a student says the quiz will not load?Compare the student's public IP address with your filter list. A VPN or cellular connection will show a different address and will be blocked.

How can you test an IP filter before exam day?Open the quiz from a student account on the target network to confirm it loads. Then try from a phone on cellular data to confirm it is blocked.

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Before you turn it on, ask your IT office for the public addresses your campus uses, because a home connection or cellular phone will have a different one and will be turned away. Test the setting from a student account on the target network and again from outside it so you know what students will actually experience. Keep a record of the address list so you can update it if the network changes.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I find the Filter IP Address option for a Canvas quiz?

In Classic Quizzes, open the quiz settings and look for the Filter IP Address field in the options section. Canvas menus differ between versions and institutions, so check your school's Canvas guide if you cannot find it.

What should the IP address entries look like?

Enter the addresses your students will connect from, separated by commas, and use the public addresses your campus network reports. Ask your IT department to confirm the exact list before you rely on it.

Why would a student on home Wi-Fi be blocked by an IP filter?

A home internet connection has its own public IP address, which is usually not on a campus list. The filter only admits addresses you entered, so the student will need to use a network on the list.

Can DeckOwl set up the IP filter for my Canvas quiz?

No. DeckOwl generates quiz questions from your PDFs, slides or notes, and you add them to Canvas yourself. QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are available on the Pro plan.

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