Technical Requirements

Review the list below for recommendations. For some courses there may be additional software requirements. Be sure to check with your instructor for further details. 

• What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas? Links to an external site.
• Accessibility within Canvas Links to an external site.
• See also Mobile Support

What Browsers does Canvas Support?

Canvas supports all modern web browsers. Keep browser software up-to-date on personal home computers. Download a second browser in case there are ever technical issues with the default browser.

• Which browsers does Canvas support? Links to an external site.

Download Browsers 

As a general rule Canvas will support the latest two version of any browser listed below. Be sure to keep your browser updated.

Note: All browsers will block mixed content. Please view the Browser Troubleshooting for further details.

	Firefox Links to an external site. - Recommended!  Firefox can be setup to update automatically from the options dialog box. Use the Tools menu to view the options dialog box.
	Google Chrome Links to an external site. - Recommended! Chrome will update automatically.
	Internet Explorer 10+ Links to an external site. - Internet Explorer is the default web browser on Windows computers. On home computers get new updates by running Microsoft updates on your computer.
	Safari Links to an external site. - Safari is the default web browser on Apple computers.Get new updates by running Apple updates on your computer.

Plug-in Requirements

Java – the Conference tool may use it for screen sharing

Flash player – keep up to date (used for Chat, Conferences, Media Comments, and SpeedGrader on desktop)

Acrobat Reader – keep up to date (may be used for some content in your course)