Blackboard Reminder: Update Browsers to Latest Version Older browser versions may not be supported in Blackboard

Following the April 2025 Blackboard release, some Blackboard users reported issues (e.g., blank screen, spinning wheel) with Blackboard access. Unsupported browser versions were identified as the cause of the access issue. As a reminder, please ensure that your browser is up to date.

Update April 14: The code updates addressing rendering issues for Safari version 16.3 and earlier have been successfully deployed to production and validated. All functionality is now working as expected. While this fix addresses the recent compatibility issues, Blackboard strongly recommends keeping browsers up to date to ensure access to the latest security patches and performance enhancements.

Supported Browsers for Blackboard

As of April 4, 2025, Blackboard supports the following browsers:

Why Update Your Browser
If you're using older versions of these browsers, you may encounter difficulties accessing Blackboard or features within the application. Updating your browser ensures compatibility with the latest features on Blackboard, enhances security, and provides a smoother user experience. If your browser does not update automatically, please take time to check your browser for available updates.

How to Check Your Browser Version
Wondering if you're using the right version? Use Blackboard’s Browser Checker to check your browser and browser settings. 

Important Browser Settings In addition to using the most current browser version, your browser settings should be updated to allow pop-ups and third-party cookies from Blackboard.

Allow Pop-Ups
Pop-Up blockers should not be enabled in your browser when running Blackboard. For an optimal experience on Blackboard, make sure to disable any pop-up blocker software on your browser or allow your browser to open pop-ups from Blackboard.

Allow Third-Party Cookies

Blackboard relies on some third-party cookies. Please allow third-party cookies for Blackboard and related technologies. See our FAQ about third-party cookies for additional information.

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As always, if you have any questions about teaching, learning, and technology at UMBC, please consider the following options:

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Blackboard users may be unable to access course file attachments. Error messages may include:

  • The specified resource was not found
  • You do not have permission to access it
  • Refused to connect
  • alt-5954eb74c7df4.blackboard.com refused to connect

We are currently working with Blackboard to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. A status update will be shared once more information is available. 

May 15th Update:

Blackboard released an update overnight, which we believe has addressed this issue. We are continuing to monitor Blackboard for ongoing file access issues. If you experience an issue with course file access, please submit an RT request for assistance.

May 14th Update:

The course file issue appears to be mostly resolved, with some ongoing intermittent issues reported. Blackboard is investigating this issue. If you are continuing to experience an issue with course file access, please submit an RT request for assistance.


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As always, if you have any questions about teaching, learning, and technology, please consider the following options:


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As an immediate workaround for those encountering 403 errors, instructors can either share links for Panopto folders or individual videos (opening access to anyone at UMBC), or they can relink the affected videos from the Content Market, which will correct the permissions for accessing the content.

Per Panopto, an update to resolve this issue is expected by February 24, 2023
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At approximately 1:30pm, DoIT staff became aware of a potential outage with our instance Blackboard Learn. System admins immediately investigated the reports and opened a ticket with Blackboard support.


This post will be updated with additional information as we receive it.


UPDATE 1:45pm: Blackboard is experiencing a service interruption for a subset of clients in the US East Region and is working to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Blackboard's service page will be updated as more details come in at: status.blackboard.com


UPDATE 1:55pm: Several DoIT staff are successfully able to log in to Blackboard and it appears the issue is resolved; a final resolution is still pending from Blackboard.


UPDATE 2:50pm: Blackboard has marked the issue as resolved; Blackboard Learn is fully operational. DoIT staff will continue to follow-up with Blackboard to determine any known causes.

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The July update to the Windows and Mac versions of Respondus LockDown Browser will feature a new Auto Update function that starts when the application opens. 

To optimize the test proctoring experience, students must make sure they are using the latest version of RLDB before taking a Blackboard test if the secure browser is required. Prior to this new update, the check had to be manually completed and installed. The new feature will automatically check for updates and install them to ensure students are using the latest version.

NOTE: The July update must be manually installed for students to benefit from the auto-update function moving forward. Students must run the "Check for newer version" tool to download and install the update.

Alternatively, students can run a fresh install using the UMBC-specific download link. 

As always, if you have any questions about teaching, learning, and technology at UMBC, please consider the following options:

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A new update to Respondus Lockdown Browser (RLDB) is available for students to download and install. This update is for Mac users and the Chrome extension. 

Students must make sure they are using the latest version of RLDB before taking a Blackboard test if the secure browser is required.

Existing Mac/Windows installs of Respondus LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated at this time. Students must run the "Check for newer version" tool to download and install the update. Alternatively, students can run a fresh install using the UMBC-specific download link. 

As always, if you have any questions about teaching, learning, and technology at UMBC, please consider the following options:

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A new update to Respondus Lockdown Browser (RLDB) is available for students to download and install. Outdated versions of Respondus Lockdown Browser may not allow students to save short answer and essay questions while taking a Blackboard test due to an update in the underlying Chromium browser that powers the RLDB tool.

Students must make sure they are using the latest version of RLDB before taking a Blackboard test if the secure browser is required.

Existing installs of Respondus LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated at this time. Students must run the "Check for newer version" tool to download and install the update. Alternatively, students can run a fresh install using the UMBC-specific download link.

As always, if you have any questions about teaching, learning, and technology at UMBC, please consider the following options:

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At approximately 8:12 am, DoIT staff became aware of a potential outage with our instance Blackboard Learn. System admins immediately investigated the reports and opened a ticket with Blackboard support.

At 8:14 am, DoIT staff confirmed that the SSL certificate expired and 22 other institutions were experiencing the same issue. Both UMBC and Blackboard network engineers are working on the issue. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this outage may cause faculty and students, and look forward to our instance coming back online as soon as possible. 

This post will be updated with additional information as we receive it.

UPDATE

9:16 AM - Blackboard is back online. All Blackboard systems appear to be functioning normally. Thank you for your patience.

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At approximately 5:30pm, DoIT staff became aware of a potential outage with our instance Blackboard Learn. System admins immediately investigated the reports and opened a ticket with Blackboard support.

At 5:40pm, DoIT staff confirmed that multiple Blackboard SaaS clients are experiencing the same outage. Blackboard network engineers are working on the issue. 

We apologize for any inconvenience this outage may cause faculty and students, and look forward to our instance coming back online as soon as possible. 

This post will be updated with additional information as we receive it.

UPDATES

6:50 PM - Our instance is online and users can log in, but you may receive a 502 error. We've reported this to Blackboard.

6:55 PM - Our site appears to be rendering properly for users after logging in, but may be slow to load. Please be patient while the cloud hosting repopulates network connections.

7:10 PM - The Institution page is not appearing, which is consistent with other universities using cloud hosting. UMBC users will land on the Activity Stream when first logging into Blackboard until this issue is resolved.

8:00 PM - The Institution page is restored. All Blackboard systems appear to be functioning normally. Thank you for your patience.

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At this time, users in courses with LTI integrations will need to use a browser other than Safari to access Blackboard (e.g., use Chrome or Firefox). ]]> As noted in this Known Issue FAQ, recent updates to the Safari web browser are preventing access to LTI content inside any Learning Management System (LMS) including Blackboard. The issue stems... https://doit.umbc.edu/ https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/86004/guest@my.umbc.edu/e3e757017fea3c3090da3fdccbe6e568/api/pixel bb-tools blackboard known-issue lti Instructional Technology https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/instructional-technology https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/164/dec3b026b81ee6d890a8f82f75c94a2e/xsmall.png?1446126703 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/164/dec3b026b81ee6d890a8f82f75c94a2e/original.png?1446126703 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/164/dec3b026b81ee6d890a8f82f75c94a2e/xxlarge.png?1446126703 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/164/dec3b026b81ee6d890a8f82f75c94a2e/xlarge.png?1446126703 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/164/dec3b026b81ee6d890a8f82f75c94a2e/large.png?1446126703 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/164/dec3b026b81ee6d890a8f82f75c94a2e/medium.png?1446126703 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/164/dec3b026b81ee6d890a8f82f75c94a2e/small.png?1446126703 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/164/dec3b026b81ee6d890a8f82f75c94a2e/xsmall.png?1446126703 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/164/dec3b026b81ee6d890a8f82f75c94a2e/xxsmall.png?1446126703 Instructional Technology https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/086/004/f791442ffdc2ea31c06914f523c118e9/xxlarge.jpg?1566496906 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/086/004/f791442ffdc2ea31c06914f523c118e9/xlarge.jpg?1566496906 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/086/004/f791442ffdc2ea31c06914f523c118e9/large.jpg?1566496906 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/086/004/f791442ffdc2ea31c06914f523c118e9/medium.jpg?1566496906 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/086/004/f791442ffdc2ea31c06914f523c118e9/small.jpg?1566496906 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/086/004/f791442ffdc2ea31c06914f523c118e9/xsmall.jpg?1566496906 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/086/004/f791442ffdc2ea31c06914f523c118e9/xxsmall.jpg?1566496906 2 0 false Thu, 22 Aug 2019 14:02:53 -0400 Thu, 22 Aug 2019 17:17:31 -0400