Brightspace: Install Respondus Lockdown Browser (Students)

Summary

Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom web browser that locks down the testing environment when taking an quiz/test/exam in Brightspace.

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Overview

Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom web browser that locks down the testing environment when taking an quiz/test/exam in Brightspace.

Visit the Respondus Lockdown Browser Support for device requirements as well as more information on how Respondus Lockdown Browser works.

Instructions

The Respondus Lockdown Browser installation file can be found by going to your Brightspace Quiz/Exam/Test or by visiting the Respondus Lockdown Browser Download Link (note: this link will work only for Villanova students, faculty, or staff)

On the Brightspace Quiz start screen, click on "Download and install the latest version of Lockdown Browser" button.

red arrow pointing to download and install the latest version of lockdown browser

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Article ID: 161083
Created
Wed 3/25/26 5:27 PM
Modified
Wed 3/25/26 5:36 PM