Download Lockdown Browser for APU use within Canvas HERE

Note: Support for Windows 7 will end on June 28, 2023 - Students using Windows 7 will need to upgrade to Windows 10/11 or find another device that is supported. LockDown Browser can be used with Windows 10+, Mac 10.13+, Chromebook, and iPads running iOS 11+ (the iPad setting must be enabled by the instructor).

What is 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.

Authorize

The first time you click on the LockDown Browser tool you will be asked to Authorize LockDown Browser.

Introduction to Respondus LockDown Browser for Faculty

This 3-minute video shows how LockDown Browser works within Canvas courses. When students use LockDown Browser they are unable to print, copy, go to another website, or access other applications.

Faculty Quick Start Guide

Introduction to Respondus LockDown Browser for Students

This 2-minute video provides an overview of how LockDown Browser works for students.

Student Quick Start Guide

TAKING AN ASSESSMENT

Close all programs, unless one is used to connect you to the Internet.
Locate the “LockDown Browser” shortcut on the desktop and double-click it. (For Mac users, launch “LockDown Browser” from the Applications folder.)
If prompted to close a blocked program (e.g. screen capture, instant messaging) choose Yes when prompted.
Login to your Canvas course.
Navigate to the quiz and select the Take a Quiz link.
Once a quiz has been started with LockDown Browser, you cannot exit until the Submit Answers button is clicked.

How to prepare a Canvas Quiz for use with LockDown Browser?

This 2-minute video shows how to prepare a quiz for use with LockDown Browser within Canvas courses.

Instructor Training for LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor

This 60-minute video includes a comprehensive training on both LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor.

Additional Resources

LockDown Browser work on Chromebooks.
The Knowledge Base provides answers to frequently asked questions
Quick Start Guides are a good reference for new users
Demo movies and training videos are available for each product and for some specific features
User Guides provide detailed information on all aspects of the software

Comments

McKenzie Hanson
January 26, 2021 07:18

How do I download it for my canvas?

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Steve McLean
January 26, 2021 23:35

Go to your exam in your Canvas course and click on "Take Quiz". You will be presented with a link to download Lockdown Browser.

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Briana Velci
September 19, 2022 23:50

Hello,
I'm trying to download it on my Mac but I have an older computer and its says "The installer is not supported on Mac 10.0 or earlier" Is it possible to still download it ? maybe another way? Thank you

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