Kanopy is an award-winning video streaming service providing access to more than 30,000 independent and documentary films ─ titles of unique social and cultural value from The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, Media Education Foundation, and thousands of independent filmmakers.
Getting Started
To get started with Kanopy, download the Kanopy app on your digital device, or go to http://sbcfl.kanopy.com.
Sign up by entering your first name, last name, email, and a password. You will verify your account by clicking on a confirmation email and then entering your 14-digit library barcode and PIN.
For help getting started, view the tutorial below:
How many titles can I watch?
You can watch a maximum of 7 videos per card per month. Once you press play on a video, you will automatically use one play credit. You will have 72 hours to view it as many times as you like without using another play credit. If you would like to watch the same video after the 72 hours have passed, you will use up another play credit.
When will my play credits reset?
Play credits reset on the 1st of the month. Once you have used your 7 credits, you will not be able to play any films until the new month starts when you will be given a fresh quota of 7 play credits again.
How can I keep track of my videos?
You can track your viewing activity by visiting My Dashboard > Recently Viewed. The Recently Viewed page will list every video you have ever watched, even after the 72 hour period has ended. If a video is still within the 72 hour viewing period, the list will include the amount of time left on that viewing period.
Can I create my own video lists?
You can save titles to watch at a later date by clicking on +My List. You can access the +My List option by either hovering over the title, or clicking on the title, either way will work. Titles are then added to your Watchlist. You can see your saved titles by clicking on your username at the top of the page.
Can I download videos?
No. At this time, videos can only be streamed online.
What devices can you use to watch videos?
You can watch videos on a computer or mobile device including iOS, Andoid and Kindle Fire.
You will need an internet connection to watch videos on Kanopy. Films cannot be downloaded to a computer or device; they only stream through the internet.
Can you stream to your television?
A Kanopy app is currently available for the TV devices below. See this help link for additional information.
- Apple TV and Airplay
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android TV
- Roku
- Telstra TV
- Chromecast
If you do not have access to any of the above devices, you can also view Kanopy on your television by connecting your computer to your television via HDMI cable.
Can visually impaired users access the films?
Yes, Kanopy’s website and video player are both fully compatible with all screen readers on desktop browsers, as well as with iOS and Android devices.
If there is a problem with a video, where can I get help?
Start with the help topics at Kanopy. If you need further assistance, send a message to Kanopy. Be sure to include as many helpful details as possible in your message.
I didn’t receive the message from Kanopy instructing me to verify my email address. What happened?
Sometimes these messages are filtered to your Spam or Junk Mail folders. Be sure to check these folders and allow kanopy@kanopystreaming.com to send messages to your Inbox.
Can I suggest titles to be added to Kanopy?
Yes. Because Kanopy provides the entire catalog of titles, please contact Kanopy directly to suggest titles. The Library cannot accommodate these requests.
