Useful info
- New students – Once you have collected your account details, please wait for up to 24 hours for your account to be activated in Blackboard. For guidance on how to collect username visit “Enroling on your course” page.
- Returning students – If your account has recently been re-activated, wait for overnight sync for your account to be updated in Blackboard.
- Remember to use username + @student.reading.ac.uk at sign in. Your username consists of two letters and six numbers e.g. ab123456. Research students should also use the same format e.g. ab123456@student.reading.ac.uk (i.e. replace “pgr” with “student” for login).
- Ensure third party cookies and popups are allowed. If using Safari also ensure “Prevent cross site tracking” is disabled. Use Browser Compatibility checker to ensure your browser meets minimum requirements.
- Use Microsoft Authenticator App for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). If you are travelling abroad or thinking of changing your mobile number, make sure your authentication method is up to date. To update authentication method, please go to MFA setup page.
- Most applications at Reading (including Blackboard) use “Single-Sign-on” method. Which means, if you are logged into e.g. Office 365, you won’t be asked to enter username and password when accessing Blackboard. Having two different email accounts open at the same time may cause login issues. Consider logging out of your personal email accounts before logging into Blackboard or use incognito (private) window, or a different browser.
- To avoid having to enter MFA each time you login on a personal device. Click “Yes” when asked for “Do you want to stay signed in”. On a public or shared device click “No”.
- When logging out of Blackboard, you will be presented with the option to log out from Microsoft 365 as well, or to continue your Microsoft session. Click “Continue with SSO session” to avoid having to login again.
Quick steps – how to sign in?
- On a web browser open https://www.bb.reading.ac.uk/
- Blackboard Learn App users; open App, type “University of Reading” as school/workspace name, and click “Continue with Web-Login”.
- Click “Sign in with Microsoft” button
- Enter your username (e.g. ab123456@student.reading.ac.uk)
- Enter your password
- Follow MFA steps
- Choose between “stay signed in yes/no” (Choose “Yes” to avoid “MFA” each time you login. If using a public or a shared computer choose “No”).
Forgotten password?
Go to “Reset your password” page for guidance, or email dts@reading.ac.uk for help.
Detailed guide with screenshots below
Step 1. To log in, go to https://www.bb.reading.ac.uk/ and click on the “Sign in with Microsoft“ button.
Step 2. Enter your UoR username followed by “@reading.ac.uk” e.g. ab123456@student.reading.ac.uk, and follow on screen steps.
How to login to the Blackboard Learn mobile app
You will need to enter the same details when logging in to the Blackboard mobile app (e.g. ab123456@student.reading.ac.uk, then your password and verification code).
- Open Blackboard Learn app
- Enter “University of Reading” as your institute name
- Click on “Web Login”
- Enter your login details in the next window e.g “ab123456@student.reading.ac.uk, your “Password” and security code which will be sent your mobile phone or an alternative email
If you don’t see the Web Login button, delete ‘University of Reading’ in the first field, then start typing Reading and select ‘University of Reading’ again. The Web Login button should now appear.
For details please see Blackboard Mobile App: How to download and use
Guide last updated on September 26, 2024
