Respondus LockDown Browser in D2L Brightspace

Summary

What is the Respondus LockDown Browser? How can I report an issue with the LockDown Browser to Respondus support?

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Overview

Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within D2L Brightspace. Respondus LockDown Browser is a 3rd party tool with additional cost, and it is a campus decision whether to purchase.

Student Topics

Students: Your instructor may require the use of the Respondus LockDown Browser for quizzes in D2L Brightspace. Please first contact your instructor if you experience an issue with using the Respondus LockDown Browser.

Review the installation of the Lockdown Browser and Student Experience articles on the Respondus support site.
Respondus support site additional articles related to Respondus LockDown Browser
Report a LockDown Browser issue to Respondus support

Instructor Topics

Instructors: you may contact your local D2L Help Desk or D2L Campus Site Admin to learn more about whether your campus uses the Respondus LockDown Browser in D2L Brightspace.

Review the how does an instructor prepare a test for use with Respondus LockDown Browser article on the Respondus support site
Learn more about Allowing students to exit early from an exam on the Respondus support site
Respondus support site additional articles related to Respondus LockDown Browser
Report a LockDown Browser issue to Respondus support

Details

Article ID: 71

Created

Sun 3/2/25 2:45 PM

Modified

Wed 4/9/25 3:34 AM

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