If this is your first time using the Blackboard Collaborate Launcher: Download and install the launcher. If you installed Blackboard Collaborate Launcher: Open the meeting. collab file. If you installed the launcher but Blackboard Collaborate prompts you to download it: Select Launch Blackboard Collaborate now.
Recommended Browser We strongly recommend Blackboard students use the latest version of Mozilla Firefox for Windows or Mac because it is the most compatible with our current Blackboard systems.
The problem occurs when you are using Safari on a Mac computer. You are able to login to myCommNet but when you click the link to Blackboard it requires an additional login. This is usually due to the browser not accepting cookies. You could workaround this by using a different browser such as Chrome.
2. Google Chrome versions 42+, Mozilla Firefox versions 52+, and Microsoft Edge don't support NPAPI-type plug-ins, including Java plug-ins and many media browser plug-ins. Blackboard doesn't support these browsers for using embedded media types that require third-party NPAPI plug-ins for viewing.
Certified browsers and operating systemsBrowserDesktopMobileGoogle ChromeWindows 10 & 11, macOS 10.14+Android 9+FirefoxWindows 10 & 11, macOS 10.14+Not supportedSafarimacOS 10.14+iOS 14+Microsoft Edge (Chromium)Windows, macOSAndroid, iOS
Is Blackboard compatible with Safari? A variety of modern operating systems including common desktop, tablet, and handheld devices like Windows 10, Apple OS X, IOS and Android. Blackboard maintains a complete list of tested operating systems.Mar 19, 2022
iOS users may use Safari 11+ with Blackboard Collaborate. Android users can use Google Chrome with Blackboard Collaborate.Oct 14, 2019
Blackboard Mobile Learn is supported on iOS 9.0+, Android 4.2+ and Windows 10+....From your device, access the appropriate online store.Search for Blackboard.Install the app on your mobile device.Open Blackboard and search for the full name of your institution.Login into Blackboard with your enumber and password.Dec 6, 2021