How do I edit or delete a Redirect Tool link?

You can edit or delete a Redirect Tool link added to the Course Navigation Menu.

You may find it easier to delete an old link and add a new Redirect Tool (opens new window) than to edit an existing Redirect Tool. Skip to the steps to delete a Redirect Tool link.

Tip: If you imported content from a previous course site, and it includes a Redirect Tool link that no longer works, follow the steps in this article to edit or delete the affected link.

Go to Settings.

Screenshot of link in menu.

Select Settings from the Course Navigation Menu.

Select Apps, then View App Configurations.

Screenshot showing the tab's location.
  1. Select the Apps tab near the top of the screen.
  2. Select View App Configurations.
Screenshot of the External Apps page with the Settings drop-down menu opened to the Edit option.
  1. Scroll down on the page to locate the previously added Redirect Tool link.
  2. Select the Settings (cog) button to the right of the Redirect Tool link.
  3. Select Edit.

Change the link Name or URL.

Screenshot of the Edit App modal.
  1. Edit and change the Name of the link that will appear in the Course Navigation Menu if desired.
  2. In the Custom Fields entry box, find the "url=" and change the text after that to a different URL if needed.
  3. Select Submit when you have finished making changes.

Note: Do not edit the URL in the Launch URL text box or the Redirect Tool will be unable to load the link.

Go to Settings.

Screenshot of link in menu.

Select Settings from the Course Navigation Menu.

Select Apps, then View App Configurations.

Screenshot showing the tab's location.
  1. Select the Apps tab near the top of the screen.
  2. Select View App Configurations.
Screenshot of the External Apps page with the Settings drop-down menu opened to the Delete option.
  1. Scroll down on the page to locate the previously added Redirect Tool link.
  2. Select the Settings (cog) button to the right of the Redirect Tool link.
  3. Select Delete.

Confirm deletion

Screenshot of the pop-up described below.

A window will pop up asking if you are sure you want to remove the tool. Select Delete to confirm.