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Canvas System Requirements

In order to use Canvas you'll need to make sure that you have the correct system requirements. If you are having problems with Canvas be sure to contact our eLearning Center.

For the most current system requirements for Canvas, you can check the Canvas Community. Basic Computer Specifications for Canvas

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Supported Browsers

Canvas is a web-based application that requires the browsers to be updated to the latest version. Chrome is the preferred browser. Below is a list of all browsers:

What are the browser and computer requirements for Canvas?

Hardware and Software Requirements

To enroll in classes online, you must have access to a computer with the following minimum requirements:

Hardware:

A desktop computer or laptop (PC or Mac) with the following:

At least 5.0 GB of free hard-drive space (additional space may be needed for course-related files)
1GB of RAM
2GHz processor
A monitor capable of displaying 1024x768 or greater resolution
Sound card with speakers and microphone (for selected courses)
High speed internet connection with a connection speed of 512kbps or better
Operating system:
- Windows 7 or newer
- Mac OSX 10.6 or newer
- Linux - chromeOS

A Current Version of the Following Software:

Adobe® Reader (free download)
Antivirus software

Student Should Know How to do the Following:

Use Canvas Inbox
Attach files to messages
Upload assignments to Canvas
Use Microsoft Word
Convert files to .pdf (Portable Document File)