# How do I link a student to an observer in a course?
If you have the correct permissions from your administrator, you can link a student to an observer from a course's People page. When an observer is linked to a student, the observer can observe the student's activities and grades in the course.
Depending on permissions, you may also be able to link a student to an observer by [using a pairing code](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Instructor-Guide/How-do-I-generate-a-pairing-code-for-an-observer-as-an/ta-p/1217). Using a pairing code links the observer to the student in all of the student's courses.
## Open People
In the search field \[1\], search for the name of the observer. You can also filter by observer role in the **Roles** drop-down menu \[2\].
## Link to Students
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Click the observer's **Options** icon \[1\], then select the **Link to Students** link \[2\].
## Link Student
In the name field, type the name of the student you want to link to the observer. Select the full name when it appears.
You can link additional students to the observer, if necessary.
## Remove Students
View the students linked to the observer.
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