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Blackboard App: How to download and use

You can access Blackboard on your mobile device by downloading the free Blackboard Learn app.

You can download the Blackboard Learn App from the Apple App Store or Google Play depending on the type of mobile device you use.

  1. Search for “Blackboard” in your device’s App Store:
    – Apple iOS devices
    – Android devices
    – Windows mobile devices
  2. When opening the app for the first time, tap on Search for your School, type in ‘Reading’ and select University of Reading from the results.
  3. When you sign in to the Blackboard mobile app you will need to click on the Web Login button. You will then be taken to the University’s Microsoft sign in page inside the app.
  4. Once you’ve successfully signed in, you’ll be directed to Blackboard’s homepage, where you can access your courses and Activity Stream at the bottom of the screen.
  5. Through the ‘More’ menu, you can access Grades, Messages, and other useful links.
Type in ‘Reading’ and select University of Reading.
Sign in with your University log-in details.
You'll be directed to Blackboard's homepage.
Access Grades, Messages and other links from the More menu.

Need help? Should you have any questions or need help, please contact the TEL team via the Self Service Portal.

Guide last updated on September 2, 2025

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