Canvas Technical Requirements
Canvas runs on Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, or any other device* with a modern web browser.
Browsers
Canvas supports the current and first previous major releases of the following browsers:
- Chrome
- Firefox (Extended Releases are not supported*)
- Edge (Windows only)
- Safari (Macintosh only)
You should always use the most current version of your preferred browser. Your browser will notify you if there is a new version available.
Canvas has officially retired its support for Internet Explorer since Microsoft is no longer updating or supporting it. For more information about supported browsers, check out the Canvas guide.
Other Requirements
Canvas requires the following browser components:
- Jave script must be enabled to run Canvas.
- Cookies must be enabled.
Computer Hardware Requirements
You are required to have use of a computer system with the following specifications and components**:
- Use a computer 5 years old or newer when possible
- 2+ GHz processor
- 1GB+ RAM
- Minimum of 512kbps Internet connection
- Web camera
Mobile Devices
Instructure products are optimized for desktop displays. However, if you are using a mobile device, you can access Instructure products using a mobile application (app) or mobile browser.
*Canvas is optimized for desktop displays.
**Your instructor may require additional hardware or software for your course.
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This page was last modified on May 16, 2025