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Respondus LockDown Browser
Respondus LockDown Browser® is a custom browser that locks down the quizzing environment within Canvas. When students use LockDown Browser to access an assessment, they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. Students are locked into an assessment until it is submitted for grading.
Respondus LockDown Browser is a client application that is installed to a local computer. The Windows edition and Mac Edition of the browser is based on Google’s open source Chromium framework. Students do NOT need Google’s Chrome browser installed; nor will this version affect a Chrome browser that’s already installed.
LockDown Browser is not intended to replace the browser used by faculty or students within Canvas. LockDown Browser is only intended for use by students while taking assessments that have been prepared for use with LockDown Browser.
System Requirements for Respondus LockDown Browser
Learn about the system requirements and supported languages for Respondus LockDown Browser on the Respondus LockDown Browser Resources webpage.
Operating Systems
- Windows: 11 and 10. Operating System Details
- Mac: MacOS 10.12 or higher.
- iOS: 11.0+ (iPad only). Must have a compatible LMS integration. LMS Details
Memory
- Windows: 75 MB permanent space on the hard drive
- Mac: 120 MB permanent space on the hard drive
Browser Requirements
LockDown Browser is a client application that is installed to a local computer. Both the Windows edition and the Mac edition of the browser are based on Chromium, Google’s open source framework. Students do NOT need Google’s Chrome browser installed; nor will this version affect a Chrome browser that’s already installed.
Respondus Monitor
Respondus Monitor™ © is a companion product for LockDown Browser for higher education institutions that enables institutions to protect the integrity of non-proctored, online exams. Students use their own computer and a webcam to record assessment sessions, all without leaving the institution’s learning management system.
Getting Started Videos
Preparing an Exam for Use with LockDown Browser & Respondus Monitor
System Requirements for Respondus Monitor
Learn about the system requirements and supported languages for Respondus LockDown Browser on the Respondus Monitor Resources webpage.
- Windows: 11 and 10. Operating System Details
- Mac: MacOS 10.12 or higher.
- iOS: 11.0+ (iPad only). Must have a compatible LMS integration. LMS Details
- Web camera (internal or external) & microphone
- A broadband internet connection
Instructors
Instructor Quick Start Guides
Watch the Overview Video
Learn How To Prepare An Exam
Information to Add to Your Syllabus
The sample wording can be used in your course to explain that students must use LockDown Browser and a webcam (Respondus Monitor) for their online tests.
Download text in Word file from Respondus website
Instructor Training Webinars
Register for a free training webinar on LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor.
