Respondus Lockdown Browser Download For Canvas

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The version of Lockdown Browser available in Rutgers Canvas is different than the version from other institutions; each download file is tied to an institution. If you need to use Lockdown Browser to take an exam or quiz in both Rutgers Canvas and another institution as part of a partnership program, then you will need to install two versions of the application on your computer. The directions below assume you have the Blackboard version already installed on your computer

Respondus Lockdown Browser Download For Canvas

LockDown Browser is a client application that is installed to 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.

Lockdown Browser Download For Windows

  • Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser which ensures a student's desktop can only access a Canvas Quiz. It is based on the same system components and settings that make up Internet Explorer (Windows) and Safari (Mac) browsers already installed on computers.
  • Aug 01, 2021 Respondus Lockdown Browser for Online Exams. 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).

PC

Download
  1. Follow the directions to download and install Lockdown Browser.
  2. Select the option for a second institution.
  3. Click Next.
  4. In your Windows menu, you will now see two versions of Lockdown Browser.
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Macintosh

  1. Navigate to your Applications folder.
  2. Locate your existing copy of Lockdown Browser.
  3. Right-click to show the mouse menu.
  4. Click Rename.
  5. Rename the application to include version (School 1 Name).
  6. Follow the directions to download and install Lockdown Browser. You may opt to rename the second version for Canvas.