What is Respondus LockDown Browser?
LockDown Browser is a locked browser for taking quizzes on Canvas. It prevents you from printing, copying, going to another URL, or accessing other applications during an assessment. If a Canvas quiz requires that LockDown Browser be used, you will not be able to take the quiz with a standard web browser
LockDown Browser should only be used for taking Canvas quizzes. It should not be used for other areas of Canvas.
How to install LockDown Browser?
If LockDown Browser has already been installed, skip to the next section. If not, LockDown Browser must be installed to each computer (Windows or Mac) being used to take a test.
- Your Institution or instructor will provide the instructions for downloading and installing LockDown Browser.
- Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
Taking an Assessment
- Close all programs, unless one is used to connect you to the internet.
- Log into Canvas with a regular Browser, select the course and navigate to the quiz.
- If you have not already installed Lockdown Browser:
- Select the link to download the application and follow the installation instructions.
- Return to the quiz page in a standard browser. Click on the name of the quiz and LockDown Browser will launch and the quiz will begin
- If LockDown Browser is already installed, click on the name of the quiz to launch LockDown Browser.
- If prompted to close a blocked program (e.g. screen capture, instant messaging), choose Close Process.
- The test will then start (Note, once a test has been started with LockDown Browser, you cannot exit the quiz until the Submit button is clicked.)
Add LockDown Browser to Your Course
To add LockDown Browser to your course, follow these steps:
1. Open your course in Canvas.
2. Go to “Settings” on the left-side menu.
3. Go to “Navigation” tab at the top.
4. Drag “LockDown Browser” from the lower box and drop it into the upper box.
5. Scroll down and click on the “Save” button.
That will make it visible on the left-side menu and you can link your Quizzes to it.
Create a Quiz using LockDown Browser in Canvas
In order to use LockDown Browser in your Canvas course, first, you need to create the Quiz in the course and then link it to LockDown Browser:
STEP 1: Create the Quiz in the Course
Open your course in Canvas.
Go to Quizzes on the navigation menu.
Click on the "+Quiz" button on the upper right.
Fill in the details of your Quiz and click "Build".
Start building your Quiz by adding different types of questions to it. Use the blue plus icon in the middle to add them.
When you're done, click on the "Return" button on the upper right corner of the screen.
Now you should be able to see the Quiz under Quizzes.
Click on the no-sign to publish the Quiz if it is ready to be taken by the students.
STEP 2: Link the Quiz to Respondus LockDown Browser
Open your course in Canvas.
Go to LockDown Browser on the navigation menu.
On the Dashboard tab, you should be able to see the Quiz that you just created.
Click on the drop-down next to it and go to "Settings".
Check "Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam".
Check "Require Respondus Monitor (automated proctoring) for this exam" if you need proctoring for the exam.
Check any additional startup sequence and recording options as you wish.
After you're done with the settings, click "Save + Close".
Now the students can see your LockDown Browser Quiz in your course by going to Quizzes on the navigation menu. That will force them to use LDB for the Quiz.
✏️Note: You can use video tutorials and guides at the top of the screen after clicking on the “LockDown Browser” on the left-side menu.
