Canvas Browser Compatibility
Canvas runs under modern web browsers and devices, and you can see which browser you are using at the bottom right of this screen. As outlined in the Canvas guide, below are system requirements and available updates to make your device compatible with Canvas. By default, Canvas will support the most current version of your preferred browser.
| Browser | Links to Update Browser |
|---|---|
| Chrome 76 and 77 | Chrome |
| Firefox 68 and 69 (extended releases are not supported) | Firefox |
| Flash 31 and 32 (used for recording or viewing audio/video and uploading files) | Adobe Flash Player |
| Edge 44 (Windows only) | Microsoft Edge |
| Respondus Lockdown Browser (supporting the latest system requirements) | Respondus Lockdown Browser |
| Safari 12 and 13 (Macintosh only) | Safari |
For more information please see the Canvas Community's information on browser compatibility.
Note: Some supported browsers may still produce a banner stating: "Your browser does not meet the minimum requirements for Canvas." If you have upgraded your browser but you are still seeing the warning banner, try logging out of Canvas and deleting your browser cookies.
Canvas Mobile App Resources
Canvas offers mobile apps for students and instructors; instead of opening Canvas within a mobile browser, it is recommended that users download the instructor app ("Canvas Teacher") or student app ("Canvas"). Visit the Apple or Google Play store on your smartphone to download the app, and take a look at the Canvas Community's Mobile Guides for support!
Mobile Guides: Canvas Instructor App
Mobile Guides: Canvas Student App
Mobile Device Compatibility
If it is necessary to view Canvas via a mobile browser, the following major browsers are compatible with the mobile version of Canvas:
| iOS | Android |
|---|---|
| Safari (default browser with limited Canvas support) | Chrome (default browser with limited Canvas support) |
| Chrome | Internet |
| Photon Flash Player | Firefox |