Respondus LockDown Browser Pilot – Fall 2025

Description

This secure testing tool integrates with Canvas and is designed to improve the consistency of online assessments by blocking access to other apps, websites, and screen-sharing during exams and reduce student costs associated with proctoring.   

Respondus LockDown Browser is being piloted by OIT and OHIO Online through October 31, 2025 to support a consistent online student experience and reduce costs to students. Access to the tool will end after October 31, 2025. Instructors are encouraged to plan for other proctoring strategies after the pilot concludes. 

Environment

Canvas, Web browser 

Who can access

This pilot is available to all OHIO students, faculty and staff until October 31, 2025 

Instructors

Enable LockDown Browser a Canvas Course 

  1. Log in to Canvas at canvas.ohio.edu. 
  2. Navigate to your Canvas course and open the Quizzes section.  
  3. Create or edit a quiz and publish it.  
  4. In the course navigation menu, select LockDown Browser.  
  5. Find your quiz in the list and select the dropdown arrow next to it.  
  6. Select Settings and choose “Require Respondus LockDown Browser for this exam.”  
  7. Save your settings.  

Best Practices 

  • Create an ungraded practice quiz to help students test their setup before a graded quiz. 
  • Ensure that the Canvas quiz content is accessible. 
  • Review and share support materials with students before using the tool for graded assessments.  
  • Test the tool in August or September to allow time for feedback before the pilot ends on October 31. 
  • Get support from Respondus anytime through their help material or submit a ticket for more advanced troubleshooting.

Outcome: Your quiz has been connected to Respondus. 

Students 

How to Prepare 

  1. Download and install the Respondus LockDown Browser using the link provided in your Canvas course. This will vary based on whether your instructor uses New Quizzes or Classic Quizzes in Canvas. 
    1. New Quizzes: Students will be prompted to download and install the LockDown Browser when accessing a quiz that requires it. On-screen instructions will appear during this process to guide you through the setup. 
    2. Classic Quizzes: Download the LockDown Browser and then launch your quiz. 
  2. Use the browser to access and complete quizzes that require it.  
  3. Complete any practice quizzes assigned by your instructor to ensure your setup works correctly. 
  4. Get support from Respondus anytime through their help material or submit a ticket for more advanced troubleshooting.

Outcome: You can now complete your quiz using the Respondus Lockdown Browser.

Get Help From OIT

  • Training Resources – There are training resources available in-app or via the web.
  • Knowledge Base - Visit the Respondus support knowledge base for answer to frequently asked questions.
  • Ticket-Based Support - Ticket-based support is available if you encounter an issue that cannot be resolved with the Knowledge Base or the in-application help systems. Respondus staff members generally respond to tickets within 24 hours, excluding weekends and U.S. holidays.

Additional Resources

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