Recommended Web Browser, Tech, and Internet

This article contains information pertinent to Brightspace. Consult the Brock ITS website for information on any other technical requirements, programs, or technology issues.



Is there an ideal web browser and hardware device for using Brightspace?  

Below are the operating systems and browsers supported by D2L Brightspace. Feel free to use any of the support combinations below.

Platform

Apple® Safari®

Google® Chrome™

Microsoft® Edge™

Mozilla® Firefox®

Platform

Apple® Safari®

Google® Chrome™

Microsoft® Edge™

Mozilla® Firefox®

Apple® Mac OS®

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Microsoft® Windows®

Not Applicable

Yes

Yes

Yes

Device/Operating System

Apple® Safari®

Google® Chrome™

Device/Operating System

Apple® Safari®

Google® Chrome™

Apple® iOS® for iPhone® and iPad®

Yes

Not Applicable

Android™ OS for Android phones and tablets

Not Applicable

Yes

Tablet and Mobile Support

Device

Operating System

Browser

Supported Browser Version(s)

Android™

Android 5.0 +

Chrome

Latest

Apple

iOS®

Safari, Chrome

The current major version of iOS and previous major version.

Chrome: Latest version for the iOS browser.

Windows

Windows 10

Edge, Chrome, Firefox

Latest of all browsers, and Firefox ESR.

Minimum Internet Requirements

See the Brock ITS FAQ for recommendations.



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