The Lockdown Browser’s integration with Canvas has been updated to provide more functionality and security.

Features

• LockDown Browser iPad app: A free app that lets students use LockDown Browser on an iPad
• “Early exit”: This feature permits students to exit a quiz early for emergency situations; a student submits a reason for the early exit, which is then reported to the instructor

More Support

• Instructor Quick Start Guide
• Student Quick Start Guide
• Lockdown Browser Knowledgebase
• Monitor Knowledgebase

 

Enabling the Lockdown Browser

The previous method of checking the Lockdown Browser is no longer available.

To enable the Lockdown Browser, (1) click “Settings” within your course then the (2) navigation tab at the top. Find (3) Lockdown Browser listed in the disabled menu and turn on the tool by clicking the three dots then “+ Enable.” (4) Save when finished.

Configuring the Lockdown Browser

Once you’ve enable the Lockdown Browser, (1) click it once in the navigation and (2) authorize using your Auburn/Canvas credentials.

The Lockdown Browser comes with tips and tricks for both teachers and students.

To enable the Lockdown Browser for an exam, click the dropdown arrow next to the quiz and click “Settings.”

Then click the options for your quiz and click “Require the Respondus Lockdown Browser for this exam.” The access code is optional.