The default email address serves as the main contact method in Canvas and is added during account creation. Email addresses are used solely for Canvas notifications and are not shared as a contact method with other Canvas users. If an additional email address is added as a contact method the default email address in Canvas can be changed. For more information, please visit the Canvas Instructure site using the link below.

https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/How-do-I-change-my-default-email-address-in-my-user-account-as-a/ta-p/410