# In Canvas

Follow the steps below to create a new CodeGrade assignment in Canvas:

1. Click the **"+ Assignment"** button in Canvas.
2. Under submission type, select **"External Tool"**.
3. Under **"Enter or find an External Tool URL"** click the **"Find"** button.
4. In the dialog, select **"CodeGrade"** and click **"select"**.
5. Add your Due date and other Canvas options and finally save your assignment.
6. Your assignment will automatically open in Canvas and the CodeGrade environment will be visible.

{% hint style="success" %}
Grades are automatically sent back to Canvas after setting [the **assignment state** to **Done** in CodeGrade.](https://help.codegrade.com/faq/releasing-grades-and-feedback) While the assignment is in the **Done** state, all grades and changes to grades are immediately sent back to Canvas.
{% endhint %}

Now, go ahead and set up the General Settings:

{% content-ref url="../general-settings" %}
[general-settings](https://help.codegrade.com/setup-assignment/build-assignment/general-settings)
{% endcontent-ref %}


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