These instructions are intended for students who need to install and use LockDown Browser for a quiz in one of their courses. If you are an instructor trying to set up LockDown Browser for your Canvas course, check out our article on How to set up Respondus LockDown Browser for Moodle quizzes.

Installing the Browser

You will first need to install the LockDown browser on your computer. The installer can be downloaded at the link below:

https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=597944761

 Download the and run the installer, then follow the instructions in the setup utility. If you have trouble getting through the install, visit the Service Desk and we can help you install the browser.

Using the browser to take a quiz

After you have the browser installed you are ready to take your quiz. Go to the the quiz in your normal browser and when you get to the page to start your quiz, click the Launch LockDown Browser.

Tips and Troubleshooting

Beginning a New Quiz (New Quizzes have the rocket ship icon filled in- )

1. Close all programs, unless one is used to connect you to the Internet.

2. Log into Canvas with a regular browser, select the course and navigate to the quiz.

3. If LockDown Browser has not previously been installed, you will be prompted to download and install the browser.

4. Return to the quiz and open it to launch LockDown Browser.

5. If prompted to close a blocked program (e.g. screen capture, instant messaging), choose Yes.

Beginning a Classic Quiz (Classic Quizzes have the outline of rocket ship- )

1. Close all programs, unless one is used to connect you to the Internet.

2. Locate the “LockDown Browser” shortcut on the desktop and double-click it. (For Mac users, launch “LockDown Browser” from the Applications folder.)

3. If prompted, either close a blocked program (e.g. screen capture, instant messaging) by choosing Yes. Or, close LockDown Browser and close the blocked program before restarting.

4. Log into Canvas.

5. Navigate to the quiz within the course and begin the quiz.