Respondus Lockdown Browser [ 2026 Release ]

: Users cannot open other software, including instant messaging, screen capture tools, or secondary browsers.

LockDown Browser: The Student Experience - Respondus Support Respondus Lockdown Browser

: It does not support multiple monitors and will typically disable secondary displays to prevent unauthorized resource access. : Users cannot open other software, including instant

Respondus LockDown Browser is a specialized web browser designed to secure the online testing environment within learning management systems like Canvas , Blackboard, and Brightspace . It prevents digital cheating by locking a user's computer during an exam, ensuring they cannot access external resources or unauthorized applications. Core Functionality It prevents digital cheating by locking a user's

: Standard browser functions like printing, copying, and pasting are disabled.

: Students are restricted to the exam page and cannot navigate to other URLs unless specifically permitted by the instructor.

When the browser is active, it enforces the following restrictions: