Installation questions
Which devices are compatible with the app?
You need a device with one of these operating systems:
iOS 13+
Android 11+
The Windows version of the Blackboard app is no longer supported and was removed from the Microsoft Store on December 31, 2019.
How do I get the right OS on my Apple device?
The Blackboard app supports iOS 13+. To learn which operating system version you're running, see iPhone, iPad, iPod: How to Find the Software Version.
To learn how to update your iOS software, see Update Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.
How much does the Blackboard app cost?
The app is free for all users.
Login questions
What if my school doesn't appear when I search?
On the app’s login screen, search for the name of your school.
If your school doesn’t appear in the search, please contact your institution’s help desk. The help desk can let you know if mobile access is enabled for your school, the correct name to search for, and if there are any technical issues preventing the school from appearing in your search. You can usually find a help desk link or email on your school's website.
How do I get help with my username or password?
Anthology doesn't have access to user account information. To reset or retrieve your login credentials, contact your institution's IT help desk. You can usually find a help desk link or email on your institution's Blackboard Learn website.
Does the Blackboard Learn app work for instructors?
Yes. Instructors and students both have access to the Blackboard Learn app.
How do I log out of the app?
Select Menu, then Settings, then Log out. If you are in a course, tap the back arrow until Menu appears.
General questions
Is the app available in my language?
The Blackboard Learn app is available in over 30 languages, including English, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.
The language of the app comes from your device's operating system, not your Blackboard Learn language preference. Language settings affect the app interface, but not course content.
Here is the full list of supported languages:
- Arabic
- Bulgarian
- Catalan
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Hebrew
- Italian
- Irish
- Japanese
- Korean
- Malay
- Maori
- Norwegian
- Nynorsk
- Polish
- Portuguese (Brazil)
- Portuguese (Portugal)
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Thai
- Traditional Chinese
- Turkish
- UK English
- US English
- Vietnamese
- Welsh
