The version of Lockdown Browser available in Rutgers Canvas and Sakai is different than the version from Rutgers Blackboard. If you need to use Lockdown Browser to take an exam or quiz in both Rutgers Blackboard and Canvas/Sakai, then you will need to install two versions of the application on your computer. The directions below assume you have the Blackboard version already installed on your computer

PC

Download Lockdown Browser Respondus

Respondus LockDown Browser™ is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within Canvas. It prevents students from accessing an exam within a regular browser. When students use Respondus LockDown Browser they are unable to print, copy, go to another URL, or access other applications. When an assessment is started, students are. Click the Install Now button to download a zip file (.zip). Open the downloads folder and run the file titled “Install Respondus Lockdown Browser.”. Accept the terms, set the location where you want Respondus to be installed in your computer, and then complete the installation process.

1. Follow the directions to download and install Lockdown Browser.
2. Select the option for a second institution.
3. Click Next.
4. In your Windows menu, you will now see two versions of Lockdown Browser.

Download Lockdown Respondus Canvas

Macintosh

Lockdown Browser

1. Navigate to your Applications folder.
2. Locate your existing copy of Lockdown Browser.
3. Right-click to show the mouse menu.
4. Click Rename.
5. Rename the application to include version (Blackboard).
6. Follow the directions to download and install Lockdown Browser. You may opt to rename the second version for Canvas.