Packback Sendback allows instructors to leverage Packback’s advanced Originality Fingerprint directly within the Canvas workflow. This integration works seamlessly with the Canvas assignment set-up progress and Speedgrader, requiring no separate Packback community setup or external login. Institutions must have an enterprise contract with Packback in order to use this feature.
NOTE: The Document Processor in Canvas has not been released yet for General Availability (as of January 2026). It is planning for a February release, as shown here. Prior to the release, if you would like to use the Packback Sendback feature, you must reach out to Canvas support to have your institution added to the feature flag group. After general availability, since this is a new feature, there could be changes or updates to the flows, so it’s a good idea to regularly review Canvas’ Deploy Notes and Community guides.
If your institution already has LTI 1.3 enabled for Packback:
Enable Document Processor Assignment in Developer Keys:
- In the Admin panel, on the Developer Keys page, locate your existing Packback LTI connection.
- Click on the pencil icon to edit.
- Expand the “LTI Advantage Services” section and toggle on the settings for:
- “Can retrieve submissions from Document Processor Assignments.”
- “Can send reports for Document Processor Assignments."
- “Can reset EULA acceptance status.”
- “Can track if EULA has been accepted.”
- Add “Assignment Document Processor” as a Placement type.
- Expand the “Assignment Document Processor” and add complete the fields in that section.
Enable Feature Options in Settings:
- In the Admin panel, on the Settings page, go to the Feature Options tab.
- Search for “processor”.
- Make sure the “Document Processor” settings is enabled.
If your institution DOES NOT have LTI 1.3 enabled for Packback:
- Go to this page for instructions on how to create an LTI key and install the LTI tool.
- Return here to complete the steps outlined above.