Respondus LockDown Browser

What is Respondus LockDown Browser?

LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment in Canvas. When students use LockDown Browser to access a quiz, they are unable to print, copy, visit other websites, access other applications, or close a quiz until it is submitted for grading. Quizzes created for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with standard browsers. For more information, view the What is Respondus LockDown Browser

Getting Started

  1. You need to have a webcam and microphone (internal or external). Laptop cameras/microphones are fine to use.

  2. If you don't have a webcam, you can:

  3. Borrow one from the Digital Don Laptop Loan Program.

  4. Use the Academic Computing Center (ACC)​ quiet room for test taking with Proctorio.

  5. LockDown Browser must be installed to each computer being used for a test. Student can install Lockdown Browser once they're in the quiz. The install URL is unique to each institution. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the install. Visit the LockDown Browser Student Support for additional student resources.

Respondus Technical Support

Respondus Technical Support available at Respondus Support. Respondus has Live Chat Help. It is available within LockDown Browser when using the webcam proctoring feature (also called Respondus Monitor). Chat agents can assist you with pre-exam issues related to the webcam and microphone.

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