Using the Correct Browser

Canvas Using the Correct Browser

Browsers are just as important as your devices when it comes to Canvas. You will need to know which browsers Canvas supports, how to update them, and the requirements for some features that Canvas supports.

Supported Browsers

Canvas supports the current and first previous major releases of the following browsers:

Canvas continually updates their supported browsers and the versions that they recommend in are this Canvas Guides article Links to an external site..

We highly recommend updating to the most current version of your preferred browser. Your browser will notify you if there is a new version available.

You can also use WhatIsMyBrowser.com Links to an external site. to know what browser you are using and if it is up-to-date.

Internet Explorer is no longer supported by Canvas.

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.

Browser Updates

If your browser does not update automatically, you can download your preferred browser in the browser's download page:

Required Components

The Java plug-in Links to an external site. is required for screen sharing in Conferences. Please note that some browsers do not support Java. Otherwise, there are no other browser plug-ins used by Canvas.

JavaScript must be enabled to run Canvas.