Public URL

Modified on Mon, 31 Oct 2022 at 10:50 AM

In Portflow, it is possible to generate a public URL for a locked copy of the portfolio. A public URL allows someone outside the LMS (Canvas) to view the locked copy of a Portfolio. This URL allows the portfolio to be submitted in assignments in other applications.


Types of generated URLs

Assessment URL
Showcase URL
All versions of evidenceOnly latest versions
Comments and feedback are visibleComments and feedback are invisible
No option to undo sharingLink can be removed
Password-protectedFreely accessible with the link

Generating an URL

  1. Make sure you created a locked copy of the portfolio 
  2. Go to the 'my archive' page
  3. Click on the three dots (⋮next to the locked version you would like to share. 
  4. Click on 'generate shareable link'
  5. Click on 'showcase portfoliolink' or 'assessment link'
  6. Copy the URL (and password) of the portfolio to easily share this with assessors/others
  7. Click on 'OK'


As soon as the URL is generated, the icon colors blue. By clicking on the icon, the URL (and password) can be retrieved.



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