# How do I generate a pairing code for an observer as a student?

As a student, you can generate a pairing code to link an observer to your Canvas account. You must create a separate pairing code for each observer who wants to link to your account. For more information on pairing codes, view the [Pairing Codes - Frequently Asked Questions resource document](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Resource-Documents/Pairing-Codes-FAQ/ta-p/388738).

An observer may be your parent, guardian, mentor, counselor, or another individual who needs to view your Canvas courses. Linked observers can can view and participate in certain elements of your Canvas courses. For more information on the observer role, view the [Observer Visibility and Participation resource document](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas-Resource-Documents/Observer-Visibility-and-Participation/ta-p/387091).

**Note:** If you are an observer, you can copy the pairing code and link the student by [entering the code in your User Settings.](https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Observer-Guide/How-do-I-link-a-student-to-my-user-account-as-an-observer/ta-p/539)

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<button class="embed-button">Embed this Video</button></div>## Open User Settings

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## Pair with Observer

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**Note:** If the Pair with Observer button doesn't display in your User Settings, please contact your institution for assistance with pairing with an observer.

### Copy Pairing Code

<div data-step-uuid="0ae6f4d5-102e-405e-82a8-a389ec026fe8" id="bkmrk--1"><div data-step-uuid="0ae6f4d5-102e-405e-82a8-a389ec026fe8"><div data-step-uuid="dceb6374-6fb8-4b6a-869c-a6ecb46fd877"><div>![Copy Pairing Code](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/008/299/126/original/d7f30fc3-bcc1-482a-8ec3-3fe8639da75d.png)</div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Copy the six-digit alphanumeric pairing code \[1\]. You will need to share the code with the observer who will link to your account. The pairing code will expire after seven days or its first use.

To close the window, click the **OK** button \[2\].

**Note:** Pairing codes are case sensitive.

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