LockDown Browser® is a custom browser that locks down the testing environment within a learning management system. Used at over 2000 higher educational institutions, LockDown Browser is the “gold standard” for securing online exams in classrooms or proctored environments.

Locks down student computers to prevent cheating during exams

Locks down student computers to prevent cheating during exams

LockDown Browser’s name says it all: it "locks down" the browser on a computer or tablet. Students are unable to copy, print, access other applications, or visit other websites during an online exam. LockDown Browser also blocks hundreds of common and advanced methods of digital cheating, such as the use of Virtual Machines, remote desktops, screensharing, instant messaging, screen recording, keystroke combinations, launching applications with timers/alerts, browser cache exploits and much more.

Integrates seamlessly with Learning Management Systems

Integrates seamlessly with Learning Management Systems

LockDown Browser integrates seamlessly with Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas, Moodle, Sakai and Schoology. Over 2,000 institutions use LockDown Browser with their LMS, making it one of the leading third-party tools for learning systems.

Annual licensing allows unlimited use at your institution

Annual licensing allows unlimited use at your institution

LockDown Browser offers transparent pricing and a free 2-month trial. Annual licensing provides unlimited use of LockDown Browser at your institution.

How LockDown Browser Works

  • Assessments are displayed full-screen and cannot be minimized
  • Browser menu and toolbar options are removed, except for Back, Forward, Refresh and Stop
  • Prevents access to other applications including messaging, screen-sharing, virtual machines, and remote desktops
  • Printing and screen capture functions are disabled
  • Copying and pasting anything to or from an assessment is prevented
  • Right-click menu options, function keys, keyboard shortcuts and task switching are disabled
  • An assessment cannot be exited until the student submits it for grading
  • Assessments that are set up for use with LockDown Browser cannot be accessed with other browsers

LockDown Browser Overview Video

Watch a brief introductory video that explains how LockDown Browser works from the student perspective

LockDown Browser by the Numbers...

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Respondus Monitor for Non-Proctored Exams

Annual licensing of LockDown Browser includes 200 free seats of Respondus Monitor,
a fully automated online proctoring solution that adds webcam technology to LockDown Browser.
Learn More about Respondus Monitor.