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GETTING STARTED - WHAT DO I NEED?

  • Tablet, smartphone, computer, or TV with streaming capabilities
  • Email address and unique password to create your Kanopy profile
  • Library card number and PIN/password.
  • Kanopy app or updated web browser software

STEP 1: GO TO THE KANOPY SERVICE

Go to https://www.kanopy.com/en/sfpl/login.

If you are using a streaming device, search for it in that device's app store

STEP 2: ADD YOUR LIBRARY CARD NUMBER AND PASSWORD/PIN

Click the ADD LIBRARY CARD button, then enter your 14-digit library card number and PIN/password.

STEP 3: CREATE YOUR UNIQUE KANOPY ONLINE PROFILE

Create an account using one of the following three methods: Facebook, Google, or email address. If you already have an account, click on the orange LOG IN button and enter your information. 

NOTE: If you use Facebook or Google to login in, you will not be able to use Kanopy's "Forgot Password?" tool to retrieve a forgotten password in the future.

STEP 4: YOU ARE DONE

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