Browser Support for University Apps and Systems

For an optimal experience that offers better performance, accessibility, and security, IT Services recommends that all users access University web apps with the latest version of a supported modern browser. In order to streamline support, IT Services recommends Microsoft Edge as the browser of choice. However, most web apps used at the University of Windsor work equally well on all modern browsers, with some notable exceptions outlined below. When an issue exists, it is listed in the corresponding browser's column. Click on the link to learn more details for each issue.

Microsoft Windows

System/App Microsoft Edge Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft 365
(incl. SSO and conditional access)		 Preferred

Supported

  • UWindsor Windows Administered devices - supported 
  • must install Windows Accounts extension on non-administered devices
 Limited support
Brightspace Supported

Supported

  • UWindsor Windows Administered devices - supported 
  • must install Windows Accounts extension on non-administered devices

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 Supported
UWinsite Finance Supported

Supported

  • UWindsor Windows Administered devices - supported 
  • must install Windows Accounts extension on non-administered devices
 Supported
UWinsite Student Supported

Supported

  • UWindsor Windows Administered devices - supported 
  • must install Windows Accounts extension on non-administered devices
 Supported

 

 

Apple macOS

System/App Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft 365 Preferred Supported (native) Supported Supported
Brightspace Preferred Supported Supported Supported
         

 

 

Apple iOS

System/App Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft 365 Browser access not supported. Install the Microsoft 365 mobile apps from Apple App Store.
Brightspace Not applicable Supported Not applicable Not applicable
         

 

 

Google Android

System/App Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft 365 Browser access not supported. Install the Microsoft 365 mobile apps from Google Play Store.
Brightspace Not applicable Not applicable Supported (native) Not applicable
         

 

 

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