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  • Get Firefox, a free web browser backed by Mozilla, a non-profit dedicated to internet health and privacy. Available now on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS.
  • If needed, enable java plugin for Firefox Note: Skillsoft does not officially support Firefox for Skillsoft access from Macintosh, but to date, IS&T has had good results for accessing Skillsoft trainings via Firefox. For Macintosh users with Mac OS 10.6 and below, Java 6 is included within the Macintosh operating system.

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Important information about installing the Java plug-in
  • Awareness: Once the java plug-in has been installed, it must be kept up to date in order to avoid security risks.
  • Users should consult with their local IT support before installing Java.
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Choose a supported browser

  • Macintosh:
    • Skillsoft officially supports Safari only.
    • IS&T has found good results for Firefox 17.0 ESR or Firefox 24 ESR. http://ist.mit.edu/firefox
    • Google Chrome is not supported due to the fact that the Java plugin is 64-bit and Google Chrome is 32-bit.
  • Windows:
    • Skillsoft supports Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome

Test your certificate

  • In the browser you will be using to access Skillsoft, test your certificate
    NOTE: Certificates must be installed for each web browser and on each computer.
    • Navigate to http://web.mit.edu/certificates/test/
    • Click 'Test my certificate'
    • Verify that you see your own name displayed.

Check your Java version

  • Note that if Java is not installed, or an older Java version is being blocked by your browser or operating system, the page may not display properly.
Download Java For Firefox Mac

Java installation or upgrade instructions

Mac OS 10.7 and higher

Step One: Upgrade your java version

NOTE: Always consult with your local support provider before upgrading Java. Local applications may require specific Java versions.

Safari

  • If needed, enable java plugin for Safari

Firefox

FirefoxDownload
  • If needed, enable java plugin for Firefox
    Note: Skillsoft does not officially support Firefox for Skillsoft access from Macintosh, but to date, IS&T has had good results for accessing Skillsoft trainings via Firefox.

Mac OS 10.6

  • For Macintosh users with Mac OS 10.6 and below, Java 6 is included within the Macintosh operating system.
  • Use Apple's Software Update to upgrade to the latest release of Java 6.
    • Follow the menu path Apple >> Software Update

Safari

  • If needed, enable java plugin for Safari

Firefox

  • If needed, enable java plugin for Firefox
    Note: Skillsoft does not officially support Firefox for Skillsoft access from Macintosh, but to date, IS&T has had good results for accessing Skillsoft trainings via Firefox.

Windows

Internet Explorer

Firefox

Google Chrome

Linux

Note: Skillsoft offically supports openSUSE (SUSE Linux). See: http://documentation.skillsoft.com/en_us/skillport/8_0/ah/index.htm#45674.htm

Firefox

  • Firefox 2.0 or later is supported

Web-based trainings may require additional browser plug-ins

See: http://documentation.skillsoft.com/en_us/skillport/8_0/ah/index.htm#46184.htm

  • Link to install Flash
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This article explains how to download and install Firefox on a Mac.

  • If you are updating from a previous version of Firefox, see Update Firefox to the latest release.
Note: This article only applies to Mac. For instructions to install Firefox on Windows, see How to install Firefox on Windows.For instructions to install Firefox on Linux, see Install Firefox on Linux.
Make sure your Mac meets the System Requirements for Firefox. Mac

If you use an old version of OS X, see these articles for more information:

Note:Firefox version 83 and higher support both Intel-based Macs (x86 architecture) and Apple devices with the new ARM-based CPU (Apple Silicon). Firefox 83 runs on new Apple Silicon devices by way of Apple's Rosetta 2 emulation software and thus performance speeds may suffer. Firefox 84 and higher versions will run natively (not under emulation).

To download and install Firefox:

  1. Visit the Firefox download page in any browser (for example, Safari). It will automatically detect the platform and language on your computer and recommend the best version of Firefox for you.
  2. Click .
    • Note: If you want to have a choice of the language for your Firefox installation, click the Download options and other languages link instead.
  3. Once the download has completed, the file (Firefox.dmg) may open by itself and pop open a Finder window containing the Firefox application. Drag the Firefox icon on top of the Applications folder in order to copy it there.
    Note: If you do not see this window, open the Firefox.dmg file that you downloaded.
  4. After dragging Firefox to the Applications folder, hold down the control key while clicking in the window and select Eject 'Firefox' from the menu.
Complete the steps above before running Firefox. Do not run Firefox directly from the Firefox.dmg file or drag the icon directly to your desktop to install, as this can result in issues such as lost data and settings.

Tip: You can add Firefox to your dock for easy access. Just open your Applications folder and drag Firefox to the dock.

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Firefox is now ready for use. Just click on its icon in the dock or Applications folder to start it.

When you first start up Firefox, you will be warned that you downloaded Firefox from the Internet. Because you download Firefox from the official site, click .

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Upon installation, Firefox will not be your default browser, which you'll be notified about. That means that when you open a link in your mail application, an Internet shortcut, or HTML document, it will not open in Firefox. If you want Firefox to do those things, click . If you're just trying out Firefox or simply do not wish to set Firefox as your default browser, click .