Browser Settings for use with Blackboard
Browsers Settings
Mozilla Firefox
(PC and Mac)

Recommended browser

NOTE: For Mac OS X browsers, access preferences via the Application Menu (ex. Firefox>Preferences).

Enable Cookies:

1. Firefox > Options > Privacy > History pane: Firefox will "Use custom settings for history" > Cookies > select “Accept cookies from sites” and "Accept third-party cookies."

2. OK to return bck to browser.

Enable Javascript:

1. Firefox > Options > Content > check the “Enable Javascript” box.

2. OK to return to browser.

Popup Blocker Settings:

1. Firefox > Options > Content > Click the “Exceptions” button next to Block Pop-up Windows > Add:

http://www.lewisu.edu

https://www.lewisuniversity.blackboard.com

2. Click Allow and Close.

3. OK to return to browser.

Clear Browser Cache:

1. Tools > Options > Advanced > Network tab >Cached Web Content pane > Clear Now

2. Click Clear Now

3. OK to return to browser.

Internet Explorer
(PC only)

Enable Cookies:

1. Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced > Check "Override Automatic Cookie Handling (accept 1st party; Prompt 3rd party)" and check the option to always accept session cookies.

2. OK and OK to return to browser.

Enable Javascript:

1. Tools > Internet Options > Security Tab > Internet > Custom Level > Scroll down to Scripting and enable:

  • Active Scripting
  • Allow Programmatic clipboard access
  • Allow status bar updates via script
  • Allow websites to prompt for information ...
  • Scripting of Java applets

2. OK to return browser.

Pop-up Blocker Settings:

1. Tools > Pop-up Blocker > Pop-up Blocker Settings ... > Add:

http://www.lewisu.edu

https://www.lewisuniversity.blackboard.com

2. Close to return to browser.

Trusted Sites:

1. Tools > Internet Options > Security > Trusted sites > Sites > Uncheck "Require server verification for all sites in this zone" > Add

http://www.lewisu.edu

https://www.lewisuniversity.blackboard.com

2. Close and OK to return to browser.

Google Chrome
(PC and Mac)

NOTE: For Mac OS X browsers, access preferences via the Application Menu (ex. Chrome>Preferences).

On Windows, Settings can be found by clicking the following icon in the top right corner of Chrome:

Enable Cookies:

1. Settings > Show advanced settings > Privacy > Content Settings... > Cookies > check "Allow local data to be set.."

2.Click Done

3. Close Settings tab to return to browser.

Enable Javascript:

1. Settings > Show advanced settings > Privacy > Content Settings... > Javascript > check “Allow sites to run Javascript”.

2. Click Done

3. Close Settings tab to return to browser.

Popup Blocker Settings:

1. Settings > Show advanced settings > Privacy > Content Settings... > Pop-ups > Click the “Manage exceptions” button

2. Add and Allow

http://www.lewisu.edu

https://www.lewisuniversity.blackboard.com

3. Click Done

4. Close Settings tab back to browser.

Clear Browser Cache:

1.History > Clear browsing data... > Select "the beginning of time" from the Obliterate the following items from drop down > Select "Empty the cache"

2. Click the Clear browsing data button

3. Close Settings tab to return to browser

Safari
(Mac Only)

All Settings:

1. Safari Menu > Preferences > click Security icon > Check:

  • Enable Plugins
  • Java
  • Javascript

2. Clear checkbox on "Block Popup Windows."

3. Accept Cookies > select "Only From Sites I Visit."