How do I setup Respondus LockDown browser to take my exam online?

My instructor has set up an exam in my Canvas course and the exam requires Respondus LockDown Browser. What do I need to take an exam using LockDown Browser?

Before you take the exam:

• Download and Install LockDown Browser
• https://www.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=386538395
• Students should plan to install LockDown browser before the day of the exam/assessment.
• The amount of time required to install Respondus LockDown browser is typically 5-10 minutes.
• Respondus LockDown browser cannot be used on mobile devices or tablets.

When you are ready to take the exam:

• Open LockDown Browser on your computer.
• In the address bar enter: http://tulane.edu/mytulane > click the Respondus LockDown Browser login
• Registered Tulane students choose the Tulane Users login option.
• All other users choose the Tulane Affiliates login option.
• Login to your Canvas course and Locate the assessment.
• Open the assessment and follow the instructions on the screen to begin.
• If the instructor is using Respondus Monitor, in addition to LockDown Browser, you may be prompted to set up your webcam to collect information about your testing environment.
• Begin your online assessment.
• Click Submit when you have finished the assessment.
• Exit LockDown Browser.

How do I test my install to make sure it’s working properly?

If you have installed LockDown browser and would like to test your setup before your actual exam, then you can self-enroll in the Respondus test course to verify.

Self-Enroll in the Respondus Test My Setup Course

• Open your regular internet browser and Login to Canvas.
• Select Courses from the Canvas menu > then select All Courses from the list.
• Click the Browse More Courses button to search for a Canvas course.
• Type Respondus in the search box and click Search.
• The Respondus LockDown Browser course tile should display.
• Click the Join this Course button from the Respondus course tile and enroll in the course.
• Go to your Canvas Dashboard to make sure you are enrolled in the Respondus course.
• Close out of your normal internet browser.

Take the Practice Exam

• Open LockDown browser and Login to Canvas.
• Select the Respondus course from your Dashboard. Remember, you need to self-enroll in this course to see it on your Dashboard.
• Click the link to begin the sample assessment.
• Submit the assessment and exit the course.
• If you were able to access and submit the sample assessment, then you have installed Respondus correctly.