> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://teachersmanual.firstdraft.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://teachersmanual.firstdraft.com/how-to-setup-an-lti-assignment.md).

# How To Setup an LTI Assignment

## Create a new assignment

![](https://2563583145-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LAnbq0YrYH7aF_gUSeu%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-10b187fe6fe611e1bb34951292e27d3a81f724d1%2Fcreate-new-canvas-assignment.png?alt=media)

## Select "External tool" for the Submission Type

![](https://2563583145-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LAnbq0YrYH7aF_gUSeu%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-568d52923cc6e431031ea92d50ae4e14499df3a9%2Fselect-submission-type.png?alt=media)

## Select the launch URL for the LTI app

The URL will be something like <https://grades.firstdraft.com/launch>

![](https://2563583145-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LAnbq0YrYH7aF_gUSeu%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-e94d5ce63c6c6c4e1706f6ee9bc6a6a7a45d608a%2Fselect-launch-url.png?alt=media)

Can't find launch URL? Make sure the LTI app has been [added to the Canvas](/setting-up-canvas.md).

Select "Load in new tab" as well.

## Configure the rest of the Canvas Settings

* Add a name
* Add a description
* Add total points
* Add due date
* Add available from (if applicable)
* Assign to a specific assignment group (if applicable)
* Assign to a specific section (if applicable)

Save assignment details when finished.

## Launch the LTI assignment

![](https://2563583145-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-LAnbq0YrYH7aF_gUSeu%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c902c7969e09b00f736a6fe2d575817b822dab23%2Flaunch-lti-assignment.png?alt=media)

Now launch the assignment.

## Configure LTI specific assignment settings

Each LTI tool will have it's own unique settings to configure:

* Grades
* Ruby Gym
* Checkins
* Learn