Installing Respondus Lockdown Browser for Windows

This article contains information for downloading, installing, and configuring Respondus Lockdown browser on Microsoft Windows.

Respondus LockDown Browser Overview 

Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that restricts students to just the Canvas testing environment. When instructors specify that a quiz must be taken using the LockDown Browser, students are unable to print, copy, visit other websites, access other applications, or close a quiz until it is submitted for grading. The primary application for LockDown Browser is proctored testing in campus computer labs, but it can also be used for online “take-home” tests. 

System Requirements:

OS Version:  Windows 11 and 10

Free Space: 75 MB permanent space on the hard drive

Installation Process: 

Step 1 - Download the LockDown Browser Installer

Windows install Link:  http://www.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=575143555

Click on the Download option as seen below.

The download will appear in your browser’s download manager. Once the download is completed, click LockDownBrowser-2-0-x-xx.exe to begin the LockDown browser installer setup.  

Step 2 - Launch the Installer

Read over the terms of service, accept, and click next.

Click Install.  *Note:  You may be prompted with a User Access Control prompt.  Click Yes to resume the installation.

Lockdown browser will then install onto your computer, and press finish 

Once LockDown Browser has been installed, locate the “LockDown Browser” icon:

The Icon can be found :
- on the desktop as an icon shown below

or: 

1. Press on the “Start Menu” button on the toolbar or begin a search.
 

2. Start Typing "lockdown"


 

A search box should appear and "LockDown Browser" should be seen as Best match

Step 3 - Launch the Application

Now that you have located a “LockDown Browser” icon on your device, click it to Launch the Application.

Below is the loading Screen that will appear: 

It will bring you to FGCU Canvas Login page Similar to Below:

Here Log in with your Eagle Email and Password. 

Simply log in and navigate to the exam in canvas, as you would with a regular browser.