When setting up a new integration on Canvas, the first step is to add the applications we want to connect.
On Canvas, you can safely store API credentials (usernames, passwords, API keys, etc.) by registering applications. This simplifies authentication and ensures safe handling of sensitive data.
To add an application, go to the Applications section and click the + sign in the top right corner:
Select the application you want to connect, enter the requested credentials, and press Authenticate.
The credentials are now stored safely in an encrypted vault, and session tokens are automatically refreshed. This allows you to build integrations and interact with the API without worrying about authentication.
Repeat this process to register applications for all other apps that will be part of your integration.
When all your desired applications have been added we can proceed to the next step to create a workflow to transfer data between the apps.