Allow/Restrict Guest Access
By default, only users specifically enrolled in your class (e.g., teaching assistants, course builders, graders, and students) are able to access your Blackboard site. If you wish to allow Blackboard 8 users who are not enrolled in your course to browse your course content, follow these steps:
- Go to Blackboard 8.
- Select your course.
- Go to the Control Panel.
- Under Course Options, select Settings.
- Select Guest Access.
- Select Yes.
- Select Submit.
Restricting Access
Instructors who have turned on guest access (allowing Blackboard 8 users not enrolled in your course to browse course content) can disable this access with these steps:
- Go to Blackboard 8.
- Select your course.
- Go to the Control Panel.
- Under Course Options, select Settings.
- Select Guest Access.
- Select No.
- Select Submit.
You can also block enrolled students from accessing your course site (e.g., while developing your course website).