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LockDown Browser Student Guide

Modified on: Thu, Aug 28 2025 9:39 AM
  1. When you access a D2L quiz with LockDown Browser enabled, the instructions note LockDown Browser is required. If you don't have this browser, use the Respondus link to download it for free.
    • Windows Installation Instructions for LockDown Browser
      1. From the quiz instructions, click or tap the download link for Respondus LockDown Browser.
      2. Open the downloaded file to install LockDown Browser.
      3. If prompted, select Yes to accept programs from Respondus.
      4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • macOS Installation Instructions for LockDown Browser
      1. From the quiz instructions, click the download link for Respondus LockDown Browser.
      2. Follow the download page instructions to get the correct installer.
      3. Double-click the downloaded file to install LockDown Browser.
      4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  2. After installing LockDown Browser, close all open programs. Students who use D2L must log in to D2L with a regular web browser, navigate to their course, access the quiz, and click the "Launch Lockdown Browser" button. This will take you to your quiz in LockDown Browser. Nursing students who use Canvas instead of D2L can launch LockDown Browser from the shortcut on the computer's Desktop.
  3. Once the quiz starts, you can't access any resources on that computer until you submit the exam.


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