Browser | Desktop Browser Versions |
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Edge1,2 | 42+ |
Firefox2 | 57+ |
Internet Explorer3 | Unsupported |
Safari1 | 12+ (Mac OS only) |
Blackboard Learn does not require any other browser plug-ins....Supported browsers.Desktop Browser VersionsMobile Browser Base Versions1Chrome87+33+Edge287+46+Firefox78+33+Safari13+ (desktop, Mac OS only)On iOS 12+
Blackboard Learn supports these primary browsers:Firefox from Mozilla: Windows and Mac.Safari from Apple: Mac only.Microsoft Edge from Microsoft: Windows 10 only.
Supported browsers for use with Blackboard include Firefox, Google Chrome, Edge, and Safari.
Try clearing your browser cache, and reloading the session. Restart your computer. Try using Firefox instead of Chrome. Try dialling into the session using your phone.
The new Windows 10 browser, Microsoft Edge, is listed as being supported by Blackboard. At this time the GVSU Blackboard Support group recommends Firefox, Chrome or Safari. A list of Blackboard supported browsers can be found here.Jan 1, 2018
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. Note: Windows XP is NOT supported!
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.
Support for Internet Explorer was dropped on March 21, 2019 due to dropping support for Flash plugins. Support for Windows 7 will end on January 1, 2021 due to all support from Microsoft ending in January 2020.
Application Sharing is available on Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge (Chromium), with no plugins required. It is not yet available in Safari stable releases. It may be made available in a future Safari stable release.
Pop-up blockers work in the background while you browse the Internet. When they detect a pop-up window that may be an unwanted advertisement, they automatically close the window. This can prevent Blackboard from performing properly.
Java is a programming language and software platform, similar to Flash, that is required for certain features of Blackboard to function properly. Some of the important features of Blackboard which use Java include:
JavaScript is enabled by default in all supported browsers. JavaScript is a type of programming language used to provide immediate feedback to users via the browser. Much of the Blackboard system relies on JavaScript to generate interactive web pages. For more information on enabling JavaScript on your machine, please select your current web browser:
Third party cookies are allowed by default on all supported browsers. If you experience problems staying logged in to Blackboard, please check your browser setting s to make sure you allow third party cookies. For more information on enabling cookies, please select your current web browser:
The Blackboard browser check will check the following configurations: 1 Browser Check: Checks to see if the browser you are using is validated for use with Blackboard. At this time, we only support browsers that are Compatible or Certified. 2 JavaScript Check: Almost every part of the Learning System relies on JavaScript for the ability to generate interactive web pages. You must have JavaScript enabled. 3 Cookies Check: Makes sure your browser is configured to allow cookies, small bits of data Blackboard stores on your computer. 4 Pop-up Blocker: The Learning System sometimes uses small browser windows to deliver requested content. 5 Port 80 Check: Port 80 is your standard Internet port and its how information enters your computer from Blackboard. 6 Java Check: Checks to make sure Java is installed on your system. 7 PDF Check: Verifies that you can open Adobe Acrobat files.
Port 80 Check: Port 80 is your standard Internet port and its how information enters your computer from Blackboard. Java Check: Checks to make sure Java is installed on your system. PDF Check: Verifies that you can open Adobe Acrobat files. Pay attention to any warnings that indicate potential compatibility issues.