Panopto Videos in Canvas Won't Load

If a Panopto video in your Canvas course shows a blank box, an error, or a sign-in message, try these steps in order.

Try these first

1

Reload the page

Refresh the Canvas page and try the video again.

2

Sign in to Panopto directly

In a new tab, go to northcentral.hosted.panopto.com and sign in with your NCU account. Then go back to Canvas and reload the page.

3

Use Chrome

Chrome is NCU's default browser. If you're using another browser, try the video in Chrome.

Let your browser load Panopto

Panopto videos in Canvas need your browser to allow third-party cookies for Panopto. If your browser blocks them, the video won't load.

  • Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies. Under sites allowed to use third-party cookies, add northcentral.hosted.panopto.com.
  • Safari on a Mac: Go to Safari > Settings > Privacy and uncheck Prevent cross-site tracking.
  • Safari on iPhone or iPad: In the Settings app, open Safari and turn off Prevent Cross-Site Tracking.

Reload Canvas and try the video again.

Still not working?

Submit a request through the Panopto service. Include the course name and which video won't play.

Get help

Still need help? Contact the IT Service Desk:

  • Call: 612.343.4170
  • Visit: Miller Hall 226
  • Hours: Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CT