Canvas Pilot for University of Wisconsin–Madison
Taking classes at the University of Wisconsin–Madison? Canvas Pilot is an AI study copilot that lives in your browser, inside Canvas, and can show you every answer before it goes in.
Canvas at UW–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison students reach Canvas at canvas.wisc.edu and sign in with their NetID. A brand new NetID can take up to 24 hours to work in Canvas, because new Canvas accounts are made overnight.
- School
- University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI
- Canvas name
- Canvas
- Sign in at
canvas.wisc.edu- Sign in with
- NetID
Checked 2026-10-06 on UW–Madison's own pages: kb.wisc.edu.
Does Canvas Pilot turn on at canvas.wisc.edu?
Yes, right away. canvas.wisc.edu is one of the school Canvas addresses built into Canvas Pilot, so the panel shows up the first time you open a course. If it ever does not, the troubleshooting page shows how to add the address by hand.
Getting started at UW–Madison
- On your own Windows, Mac, or Linux computer, add the free Tampermonkey extension and load Canvas Pilot. It does not run on school Chromebooks, phones, or tablets. The install page walks you through it.
- Go to
canvas.wisc.eduand sign in with your NetID, the same as always. - Open a course. Paste the license key from your email into the Canvas Pilot panel once.
- Open an assignment and press Go.
What it does in your Canvas courses
- Quizzes, including matching, dropdowns, and fill in the blank
- Essays, short answers, and discussion posts you can edit
- Review Before Submit, so nothing goes in until you say so
- A flag on anything it is not sure about
Not covered: other companies' tools inside Canvas, like Pearson MyLab, ALEKS, or WebAssign.
Quick tip: Your key works on as many of your own computers as you like. Set it up on each one you use for UW–Madison classes.
Questions from UW–Madison students
Does Canvas Pilot need my NetID?
No. You sign in to Canvas yourself, the usual way. Canvas Pilot does not ask for your NetID. It works on the course pages once you are signed in.
Is Canvas Pilot allowed at UW–Madison?
You decide what Canvas Pilot works on, and you can review every answer before it goes in. Follow the University of Wisconsin–Madison's academic integrity policy and each instructor's rules.
What does it cost?
Credits start at $10 and never expire. You're only charged for questions Canvas Pilot works out for you. No subscription.
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Ready for your next Canvas assignment?
Your license key is emailed the moment you check out.