How do I install Respondus Lockdown Browser on my computer?

If required by your instructor, the LockDown Browser application must be installed on your Windows or Mac computer before you take your first Canvas assessment (quiz or test).

If you do not have LockDown Browser already installed on your computer, when you attempt to take the Test Quiz you will be prompted to download and install the program before you can complete the Text Quiz.

These instructions will show you how to install Lockdown Browser on your computer:

Install Lockdown Browser on Windows Computer

Go to http://my.brenau.edu and login to the student portal
Click on the Canvas app icon in your dashboard
Click on your course and look for the Test Quiz in Assignments
Try taking the Test Quiz, if LockDown Browser is not installed on your computer
Accept all the default prompts to install LockDown Browser
Go to Start > All Apps > Respondus > LockDown Browser

Here is a document that will assist you; https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwM6GvYs8PaHQWVMMVJERUFUWGc

This video will walk you through the process: https://youtu.be/fWCtmOI4B00

Steps to Download LockDown Browser for MacOS

Go to http://my.brenau.edu and login to the student portal
Click on the Canvas app icon in your dashboard
Click on your course and look for the Test Quiz in Assignments
Try taking the Test Quiz, if LockDown Browser is not installed on your mac
Accept all the default prompts to install LockDown Browser.
Go to Finder > Applications and double-click on the "LockDown Browser" icon (a world globe with padlock) to start LockDown Browser.

Here is a link to a video showing you the steps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW8kTxzaQBs

Taking an Assessment with your Mac computers

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.

Additional information can be found at the Respondus site:

https://web.respondus.com/student-help/

Creation date: 9/28/2016 8:54 AM Updated: 1/16/2024 12:15 PM

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