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Library Tutorials

Accessing Kanopy

Kanopy is a video streaming services that offers over 30000 Documentaries, Classic and Indie Films. 

UNCP students, faculty, and staff may access Kanopy A-Z Database list or in the Image, Art, and Video Collections page. 

Setting Up an Account

Click Sign Up or Log In once you are in Kanopy.

Kanopy Home Page

Simply click "Sign Up with Google" and select your UNCP account. 

You can also select Skip if you would prefer not to create an account.



Create Your Account for Kanopy Screenshot

Creating an account on Kanopy will allow you to save videos to your Watchlist to view later, create clips and playlists, and view through our mobile and TV apps.

After creating your account, you’ll receive a verification email in your inbox. Click on the link in this email to verify your email address.

You're ready to start watching. Browse or search for a film to begin.

Note: You MUST access Kanopy through the Mary Livermore Library. Creating an account in Kanopy will not
allow you go directly to Kanopy.

Additional information about accounts and Kanopy can be found at Kanopy’s Help Page.