Getting Started with Credly

Before you can earn and accept a digital credential through Credly, you must create your Credly account. Your Credly account MUST be associated with your preferred Canvas email address for you to earn credentials for course work. By default, your ERAU account is your preferred Canvas email address.

Use the steps below to get started.

Note: If you already have a Credly account, you can skip the steps below.

Step 1

Navigate to the Credly Sign In Page and select Create Account.

Step 2

Fill out the required fields, agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, then select Create Account.

Note: Be sure to register with the same email address as your preferred Canvas email address. By default, your ERAU account is your preferred Canvas email address.

Step 3

Navigate to the email address you used to create your account and find the Credly confirmation email. Open it and select Confirm My Email.

Step 4

Navigate to the Credly Sign In Page, fill our your email and password, then select Sign In.

Step 5

You have completed the Sign-Up process for Credly. You will see your Credly home page, which will eventually be populated with credentials you have earned.

Visit the Using Credly page to learn about the Credly Interface, how to edit your account settings, and how to earn, accept, and share badges.