can't log on to blackboard

by Prof. Laron Veum 3 min read

Important: If you are unable to log in to Blackboard this could be for one of the following reasons: The username or password has been typed incorrectly. [Please check you are typing the correct username and password. Check whether Caps Lock is on or off ]. Your account has not been created in Blackboard yet.

Table of Contents
  1. Reload or Hard Refresh the Blackboard Web Page Multiple Times.
  2. Check the Blackboard Server Status.
  3. Use a Different Web Browser.
  4. Clear Your Web Browser's Recent History, Cache and Cookies.
  5. Sign Out and Sign Back Into Blackboard.
  6. Avoid Leaving Blackboard Logged In on Your PC.
Oct 24, 2020

Full Answer

Why can I not login to Blackboard?

Important: If you are unable to log in to Blackboard this could be for one of the following reasons: The username or password has been typed incorrectly. [Please check you are typing the correct username and password. Check whether Caps Lock is on or off ].Aug 29, 2018

Why is my Blackboard not working?

Internet History and Cache Sometimes, this stored data can create problems for Blackboard users trying to login to the system. If you are experiencing “Session Already Running” errors or are unable to view certain web content, try clearing your Internet history and/or cache.

Why is my Blackboard password not working?

If your password suddenly stopped working in Blackboard and you are positive that you are typing the username and password correctly, the problem is most likely caused by an expired password.Aug 21, 2019

Why is Blackboard account locked?

User accounts are locked by multiple incorrect sign in attempts. You can set accounts to automatically unlock after the amount of time you set.

Is Blackboard shutting down?

On 31 October 2021, Blackboard will shut down for good, and the deadline for downloading any content you want to save is coming up soon. Read on for important information about how to download your content before Blackboard is shut down.Oct 8, 2021

Does Blackboard work on Chrome?

Blackboard Collaborate is regularly certified against the following combinations of browsers and operating systems....Certified browsers and operating systems.BrowserDesktopMobileGoogle ChromeWindows 10 & 11, macOS 10.14+Android 9+3 more rows

How long will my Blackboard account be locked?

The default setting is 300 seconds. If a user doesn't successfully log in during this period, their account is locked. Provide the number of minutes a user's account remains locked. The default setting is 360 minutes.

How do I activate my Blackboard account?

Blackboard Account Activation.BLACKBOARD USERNAME:Your blackboard username is 26_Your 9 digit number. ... SET YOUR PASSWORD:Go to the WGTC Blackboard page: westgatech.blackboard.com. ... RETURN TO BLACKBOARD:You should be automatically redirected to Blackboard once your password is set. ... HELPDESK.More items...

How do I change my Blackboard password?

You can also change your password from your Profile page. Go to your profile and select Change Password. On the Change Password panel, type your old password and your new password. Select Save when you're finished.

Where is the site manager in Blackboard?

Site Manager: If you have editing or administrative privileges you can access the Site Manager from the dashboard after you sign in.