What is the Respondus Lockdown browser?

The Respondus Lockdown browser is an application that monitors and secures your desktop session while an exam in in progress. It is necessary to install this application on your device in order to access the exam content. 

 

You can also view this video to get a better understanding of how the LockDown browser works and what its used for:
 

Introduction to Respondus LockDown Browser for Students - YouTube

 

How do I install the Respondus Lockdown browser?

Step 1:
Visit this website on the device you will be taking the exam on.


 
Download LockDown Browser (respondus.com)

 

Step 2:
Click the Install Now button to download the software.


Step 3:
 After you download the software open the software and begin to install it. 

If you have User Account Control enabled, click Yes on this prompt:

 

Step 4:

Select your language and click Next.


 

 

 

Step 5:

Accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next


 Step 6:

Click Finish to complete the installation. 

 

 

Step 7:
 
Here is what the desktop icon looks like. Open it to begin using the software.