System Requirements

Cengage web-based learning platforms require broadband internet access and supported web browsers and plugins.

Supported Browsers

Supported browsers for different activity types may vary. If you are using SAM in MindTap, see SAM in MindTap System Requirements.

Windows®
  • Chrome™ 119 and 120
  • Firefox® 120
  • Edge 119 and 120
macOS™
  • Chrome 119 and 120
  • Firefox unsupported
  • Safari® 15 and 16
Chrome OS™
  • Chrome 119 and 120
iOS
  • Safari 16 (iPad only)
Note Java™ content does not work on iOS.

Student assignments and eBooks work on iOS.

LockDown Browser® assignments cannot be accessed on iOS.

Features and content are not optimized for a small screen size and might be difficult to use.

Other browsers and versions than those listed might also work, but are not supported. If you have problems when using an unsupported browser version, try using a supported browser version before contacting Customer Support.

Workstation Recommendations

  • Download bandwidth: 5+ Mbps
  • RAM: 2+ GB
  • CPU: 1.8+ GHz / multi-core
  • Display: 1366 × 768, color
  • Graphics: DirectX, 64+ MB
  • Sound (for some content)

Learning Management System (LMS) Notes

  • Server Name Indication (SNI) extensions for security certificates are not supported.

    If your LMS requires SNI extension support, you will not be able to sync grades or import content into your LMS.

  • For Blackboard Ultra, support is limited to basic LTI integration only; building block integration is not supported.