Respondus LockDown Browser: Respondus LockDown Browser® is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within the LMS. When students use LockDown Browser they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. When an assessment is started, students are locked into it until they submit it for grading. It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results. Respondus LockDown Browser, used for testing environment in Blackboard. – (Student can do before arriving to campus) Go to, download and install: http://www.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=947241074. This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here.
Respondus LockDown Browser & Monitor
For Virtual Proctoring of Online Tests in Canvas - Available for All Courses
Respondus LockDown Browser
Respondus Monitor (requires use of a webcam)
To activate this in your UCCS Canvas course:
- Click Settings in the course menu.
- Click the Navigation tab.
- Locate LockDown Browser in the lower list and use the 3 vertical dots on the right to Enable.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save.
- LockDown Browser is now in your course menu, only visible to instructors and TAs. You can enable it for any quiz or exam in your course.
- Students can download it for a personal Mac, PC, or Chromebook by using the link under Help in Canvas.
- LockDown Browser is installed on all open computer lab computers at UCCS.
- Instructor Quick Start Guide
- Download UCCS Respondus LockDown Browser for use on personal PC or Mac (iPad users - download from the App Store)
- Effective 8/19/2021 - The LockDown Browser Chrome extension is installed on all UCCS Chromebooks and now supports Respondus Monitor (webcam monitoring).
- For personal Chromebooks, follow these Instructions for Downloading and Installing Respondus LockDown Browser on a Personal Chromebook.
- Respondus LockDown Browser is installed on every computer in open computer labs on campus.
- Students - While under COVID-19 restrictions, you must wear your mask on campus and you can take an exam requiring Monitor.
- Students - While under COVID-19 restrictions, you must wear your mask on campus and you can take an exam requiring Monitor.
- Can be installed on personal PC, Mac, Chromebook, or *iPad (instructor must allow use on iPad) - cannot be used if Monitor(Webcam) is required for the exam.
- COVID-19 Planning - Register for one of the daily trainings.
Contact frc@uccs.edu to get started with Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor!
Respondus 4.0
Respondus 4.0 is a powerful tool for managing exams that can be created in Word and published directly to Canvas.
Contact frc@uccs.edu to get started with Respondus 4.0!
Emory University Respondus Lockdown Browser
Last updated August 22, 2021
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