Important Note for Using Respondus LockDown Browser

February 23, 2026

To ensure security when using Respondus LockDown Browser for an on-campus, online exam, instructors should enable “Lock students into the browser until exam is completed.” This option appears in LockDown Browser → choose your quiz → Settings → Advanced Settings (visible only after selecting “Require LockDown Browser for this exam.“)

This setting ensures students’ attempts will be ended if they attempt to leave Respondus Lockdown Browser, and is crucial to ensure security in your exam.

If you don’t see LockDown Browser in your course navigation, it may be hidden. To enable it:

  1. Go to Settings in your Canvas course.
  2. Select the Navigation tab.
  3. Drag LockDown Browser into the active menu area at the top.
  4. Click Save at the bottom of the page.

We have more computer exam recommendations and guides here.

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