Respondus Lockdown Browser Download For Canvas

15-09-2021
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When you access a quiz or exam created as a Quizzes.Next (New Quizzes), Canvas will open a new browser and prompt you to download Respondus Lockdown Browser. Download and install Respondus Lockdown Browser. Return to your Canvas course and launch your quiz or exam again. A new tab will open and you will be prompted to open Lockdown Browser. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.

  1. The Respondus LockDown Browser download page will automatically identify the type of computer used to access it, then provide the correct download accordingly. Respondus LockDown Browser is also available in all NCTC student computer labs. Some instructors may also use the Monitor feature in Respondus LockDown Browser. Monitor requires that you.
  2. Learn to use and install the Respondus Lockdown Browser. Download the LockDown Browser for Windows/Mac. Use this link to install the LockDown browser.

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Your instructor may choose to use Respondus LockDown Browser with their Canvas Classic and New Quizzes.

Student will be promoted to download and install Respondus LockDown Browser from the Quiz page after they have clicked on the Start Quiz button.

or you can download it (doesn't work for Chromebook - use Chrome Web Store).

NOTE: Faculty can see the icon difference when they create the quizzes. Unfortunately, students just see the rocket ship filled in for both Classic and New. So ask your faculty which version of the quiz they are using.

Classic Quizzes:

  • When LockDown browser is enabled, students open the LockDown browser first and login to their account to navigate to their quiz.

New Quizzes:

  • When LockDown browser is enabled, however, the student workflow has been simplified where students begin using Canvas in their regular browser and LockDown browser will automatically launch when the exam begins.
  • The following system versions are recommended for accessing LockDown Browser with New Quizzes: Mac 2.0.6.06, Windows 2.0.6.07, and iPad 8.2.

Respondus Lockdown Browser Download For Canvas Student

System Requirements

The following system versions are recommended for accessing LockDown Browser:

  • Mac 2.0.6.06
  • Windows 2.0.6.07
  • iPad 8.2

Students will need:

  • You will need a computer (not phone).
  • If using a Chromebook - install the LockDown Browser via the Chrome Web Store.
  • You will need reliable internet.
  • Monitor - you will need a web camera.
  • Antivirus or security software can prevent students from installing downloaded software.
  • You will need admin access to the computer to install software.


Students can also receive technical resources either by their departments or https://techrentals.calpoly.edu/.

Using & Installing LockDown Browser


Chromebook: Lockdown Browser Install

  1. Log into the Chromebook and start the Chrome browser
  2. Log into the LMS using a student account, and navigate to the exam that requires LockDown Browser
  3. Select the link for downloading and installing LockDown Browser
  4. From the Chrome web store, select Add to Chrome to install the LockDown Browser Extension

LockDown Browser Freeze

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If LockDown Browser freezes and does not allow you to submit. You can refresh your browser and continue your quiz. At some point if you need to submit a HELP Ticket with Respondus, they will want a System Check Report.

System Check Report

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  1. Access the following page in any browser: https://respondus.com/monitorpreview
  2. Select the LockDown Browser Help Center link at the bottom of the page.
  3. When LockDown Browser launches, select the button that reads I am running LockDown Browser only and then System Check
  4. After the system check runs, click the link titled Email Results.
  5. In the Email Results form, enter your name, email address, and check the 'I understand and agree' box. Then click SEND.
  6. Once you receive the LockDown Browser System Check Results via email, send me the 9-character System Check ID listed at the top of the report in a reply to your ticket.
  7. There is no need to send a copy of the entire report, just the 9 or 10character System Check ID.

Steps for Students who have already used LockDown Browser

Lockdown Browser

  1. Log out of all apps.
  2. Open up Lockdown Browser
  3. Log into Canvas
  4. Go to the class Canvas Home page
  5. Click on the quiz
  6. Go through the webcam check
  7. Go through other checks
  8. See the quiz questions and answers.

Steps for students who have NOT used LockDown Browser

  1. Log out of all apps.
  2. Log into Canvas
  3. Go to the class Canvas Home page
  4. Click on the quiz
  5. Download, install and open up Lockdown Browser
  6. Go through the webcam check
  7. Go through other checks
  8. See the quiz questions and answers.

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Respondus Student Support

  • Technical Questions: open a support ticket at https://support.respondus.com/

The iPad Edition of 'LockDown Browser' available from the Apple App Store enables a student to use an iPad to take exams that require LockDown Browser. However, your instructor must first select a setting that permits the use of iPads for the exam and your school's learning management system must be compatible. The LockDown Browser iPad app is not compatible with Sakai LMS servers. All Sakai users will need to use a computer with a compatible operating system. More details can be seen here.

A student should follow these steps to take an exam with the iPad Edition of LockDown Browser.

1. Download and install the 'LockDown Browser' app from the Apple App Store to the iPad. (Requires iOS 11 or higher.)
2. Follow the instructions for your institution's learning system below.

For Blackboard Original Course View and Canvas Classic Quizzes.
Launch the LockDown Browser app. The first time the app is used, you will be prompted to select your institution and server (shown below). If you later need to change the institution or server, select the settings icon on the toolbar for the LockDown Browser app. Once the setup is complete, you will be directed to your institution's login page. Log in with the correct credentials, navigate to your course and quiz, and begin your exam.

For Brightspace, Moodle, Blackboard Ultra, Canvas New Quizzes, Schoology and ALEKS users:
Open your mobile browser (Safari, Chrome, etc.), log into your learning system, and navigate to the quiz. Start the quiz; the LockDown Browser app will automatically launch.
3. When you start a quiz that requires LockDown Browser, you should see the following message. You must click 'Yes' to open the LockDown Browser app.

If you do not see the above confirmation message, but rather see a message that says your instructor has not enabled the use of a tablet for your exam, you will need to use LockDown Browser on a Windows or Mac computer.

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4. Once you click 'Yes' to confirm 'app self-lock,', you will see a message confirming that your iPad is now locked to LockDown Browser.

5. After you submit the exam, you'll see confirmation that your iPad is no longer locked to LockDown Browser.

6. You can now either take another exam, or exit the LockDown Browser app.

It's important that you don't start Apple's Guided Access feature (by triple clicking the home button) and then enter LockDown Browser. If you do, you'll see this warning message at the top of LockDown Browser.

You should immediately triple click the home button and exit Guided Access before proceeding with your exam. If you do not, you'll see this error message when trying to start your exam:

You can permanently disable Guided Access on your iPad by going to 'settings' > 'general' > 'accessibility' > 'guided access'