Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom web browser that is used to access quizzes in Canvas. When the LockDown Browser is enabled, students are prevented from opening additional tabs, accessing other applications on their computer, and taking specific actions while on the quiz (e.g. taking screenshots, copying, printing).
Respondus LockDown Browser can only be used for taking Canvas tests. Students must download LockDown Browser onto any computer where you will be taking an exam. Please follow the link provided below to download LockDown Browser. If you used LockDown Browser for testing at Alabama Southern, Faulkner State, or Jefferson Davis, you will need to delete the installation and download the new browser version for Coastal Alabama Community College. Download LockDown Browser. RESPONDUS DOWNLOAD. The students can download Respondus by trying to start the quiz. They will then receive instructions on downloading Respondus. If they have used Respondus for eCampus they will get a choice between taking their quiz in eCampus or Canvas. Students will have to use Respondus Lockdown Browser to take the test.
Respondus Tools are only deterrents and cannot fully prevent cheating. Additionally, Respondus LockDown Browser is intended for in-person exams, and should, therefore, not be considered an ideal solution for remote/online exams. The best way to prevent academic integrity violations is with a well-designed assessment. If you suspect cheating behavior is occurring, contact the Academic Integrity Office.
Please note that Respondus Monitor will not be available after August 1, 2021.
Respondus has daily webinar trainings for instructors, including a detailed rundown of the LockDown browser settings and student experience. View the full training schedule.
Distribute information to your students by embedding instructions in Canvas, sending reminder emails, and directing students to the Respondus Resource Center.
Put it on the SyllabusInform students you will be using a proctoring service for their exam(s). Provide instructions on how to install Respondus LockDown Browser on their device. Remind students of the requirements needed for proctoring and what they need to do if they cannot meet the requirements. See 'Students' below.
Sample Syllabus Statement:
Direct students to the 'For Students' section of this page, or provide the information directly to your students by embedding instructions in your Canvas course.
Be sure to add this to your course materials so students can access and reference the instructions.
Provide alternate accommodationsRespondus LockDown Browser has minimum system requirements in order to run properly. Students who aren't able to meet these requirements will be unable to use Respondus, and will need alternate accommodations to take their exams.
You can access the LockDown Browser dashboard in the left-hand navigation menu of your Canvas course. If you do not see this in your menu, you can enable it within the Navigation menu of your Canvas course settings.
Enable LockDown Browser for QuizzesIn the LockDown Browser Dashboard, you will be able to see a list of your course’s quizzes.
In order to take a Quiz that requires the use of Respondus, you must download the LockDown Browser before you can begin the exam. The Canvas quiz will prompt you to download the LockDown Browser if you attempt to take it from any other browser.
You must use either Windows or Mac in order to install Respondus LockDown Browser. Chromebooks may be able to make use of LockDown Browser. However, the Chromebook offering is available through a Beta trial and may not be fully supported. Windows tablets are not supported. View the full Systems Requirement list for more details.
If you are unable to meet the system requirements, reach out to your instructor or IA as soon as possible to arrange for alternate accommodation.
If you are prompted to select a version, choose Student Version
Important: You must download the browser from the link above. Even if you have used the LockDown Browser at another school, it will not work unless you use the UCSD version.
Depending on how your instructor configured the exam, you may not be able to leave the webpage until the Quiz has been submitted. Be sure to take the Quiz at a time when you will be uninterrupted.
Respondus LockDown Browser is an internet browser that has certain minimum requirements in order to run properly. View the system requirements below:
LockDown Browser does not support Windows tablets nor 10S devices.
LockDown Browser may continue to run in older operating systems that have reached “end-of-life” but students may encounter unexpected results.
You must be connected to a stable internet connection. Connecting to the internet via Ethernet is highly recommended.
LockDown Browser is a client application that is installed on 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.
All exams using LockDown Browser must be hosted through UC San Diego’s main instance of Canvas at canvas.ucsd.edu, and rady.instructure.com for Rady graduate courses.
LockDown Browser prevents access to other applications and files during an exam, but it doesn’t access any of your files or documents, nor does it transmit those files to a Respondus server. Once an exam has started, LockDown Browser is designed to block access to other applications and functions to prevent the use of unauthorized materials for the duration of the exam. When the assessment is complete, the locking and blocking features are turned off.
Protecting student privacy remains a top priority. If you have concerns about the usage of Respondus in your course, please reach out to your instructor to discuss what alternative accommodations may be available.
If you need help troubleshooting a technical issue with Lockdown Browser, view Respondus’s Knowledge Base articles, or submit a support ticket with Respondus.
If you are an instructor or a TA are experiencing a non-Respondus issue with Canvas, contact the EdTech Support Team.
If you require more information related to live proctoring solutions, please contact the Digital Learning Hub at online@ucsd.edu.