Knowledgebase : Respondus LockDown Browser > Pre-Installation
Does the LockDown Browser 2.0 Student-Edition for Mac support silent or unattended installs?
Once LockDown Browser 2.0 Student Edition for Mac has been installed on one Mac computer, the app can be copied or pushed to other Macs across a network, or deployed with desktop management systems such as Apple Remote Desktop, JAMF Casper Suite, Cisco Me...
Are Chromebooks compatible with LockDown Browser?
LockDown Browser for Chromebook uses a Chrome Extension that can only be run in kiosk mode. Google requires that all kiosk apps be managed via their Google Admin Suite (a license is required for this product), AND SO THE LOCKDOWN BROWSER FOR CHROMEBOOK AP...
Can a Chromebook be used with LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor?
A “beta” release of a new Chromebook extension for LockDown Browser is currently available for exams delivered in the Instructure Canvas LMS. Both "Classic" and "New" quizzes are supported in Canvas. This version of the LockDown Browser Chromebook exten...
Blackboard SaaS Building Block Instructions
When using Blackboard's SaaS system, the Respondus LockDown Browser building block no longer needs to be installed. Rather, it just needs to be configured. To do this: 1) The designated Respondus administrator should go to http://respondus.com/ [http:...
Update Check Failed: Error Code A19
First, reference this article [https://support.respondus.com/support/index.php?/Knowledgebase/Article/View/226/0/update-check-failed-error-code-a4] and ensure that all the necessary servers are accessible via your network and computer. If you've determi...
Are all advanced settings available with the LockDown Browser Chromebook app?
No. Not all advanced settings available via the LockDown Browser Dashboard are currently available in our Chromebook app. One example would be spreadsheet support. We hope to add new features to LockDown Browser for Chromebook in future updates to the...
What needs to be installed to a student's computer for LockDown Browser to be used with an online exam?
The computer being used to take the assessment must have the Respondus LockDown Browser software installed on it. Some Learning Management Systems require that you first open a standard browser, log in to the LMS, and then use the "Launch LockDown Browser...
Which learning management systems does LockDown Browser integrate with?
LockDown Browser currently integrates with Blackboard Learn 9.x, Blackboard Ultra, D2L Brightspace 9.x to LE 10.x, Instructure Canvas,  Moodle 3.x, Sakai 2.7.1+  and Schoology. For Canvas, you must be running the latest Instructure cloud-hosted version of...
How to update LockDown Browser
For Windows users, start Respondus LockDown Browser, select the “i” button from the toolbar, and then click “Check for Newer Version”. The version will be displayed and you will be able to download a newer version if one is available. For Mac users, st...
What are the computer requirements for installations of Respondus LockDown Browser?
Respondus LockDown Browser is a client application installed on the local computer. OPERATING SYSTEMS Windows: 10, 8, 7. Windows 10S is not a compatible operating system. Mac: macOS 10.12 to 10.15 iOS: 11.0+ (iPad only). Must have a compatible LMS integr...
Can an iPad be used with LockDown Browser? (instructions for faculty)
The iPad Edition of "LockDown Browser" (available from  the Apple App Store [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lockdown-browser/id659101775]) enables a student to use an iPad to take exams that require LockDown Browser. However, the instructor must select the...
How do I install LockDown Browser?
WINDOWS COMPUTER We have a helpful video that shows how to install LockDown Browser on a Windows computer: https://youtu.be/pKvcE3oZF2I [https://youtu.be/pKvcE3oZF2I] 1. Log in as a local administrator with full rights. ( (Windows->Control Panel->User ...