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LockDown Browser & Monitor

Last updated May, 2026

Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom browser tool that secures the testing environment by preventing students from printing, copying, screen capturing content, and accessing other websites or applications during online exams unless permitted by the instructor.

Respondus Monitor is an optional add-on to Lockdown Browser that uses webcam monitoring and video to deter academic dishonesty in non-proctored exams by flagging suspicious behaviors, such as leaving the computer or another person appearing on screen.

 

For Faculty

In-Class E-Exams for Instructors


Enabling Lockdown Browser

After a test has been created, set up Respondus LockDown Browser by following the steps below.

  1. Enter your assessment and click the assessment settings (the gear icon in the top right).
  2. Scroll to Assessment Security and select LockDown Browser Dashboard.
  3. Locate your assessment in the list and click the drop-down arrow to the left of its name.
  4. Select Settings.
  5. Enable Require LockDown Browser for this exam. You may also enable Monitor here.
    Note: If Monitor is enabled, you must manually allow the use of iPads in the Monitor settings.
  6. (Optional) Select Advanced Settings to customize the assessment, such as enabling calculators or allowing the use of Word or Excel.
  7. Select Save + Close.

Students will now be required to use LockDown Browser (and Monitor, if enabled) when taking the assessment.

 

Reviewing Monitor Videos

For assessments with Monitor enabled, you can review student videos by going to Books and Tools in your Blackboard course and selecting the Respondus LockDown Browser Dashboard.

 

  1. Is LockDown Browser only available for tests?

    No. LockDown Browser and Monitor can be enabled for assignments as well as tests.

  2. Do I need to install anything to enable LockDown Browser?

    No. Only students need to download and install LockDown Browser.

  3. What devices can my students use with LockDown Browser?

    PCs, Macs, iPads, and Chromebooks are supported by default. iPads must be manually enabled when using Monitor. Linux devices are not supported.

  4. Can students access Word or Excel while using LockDown Browser?

    Yes. Instructors may allow access to Word or Excel. Instructions for allowing access to Word or Excel in Respondus Monitor.
    Note: Students must use a Mac or PC and have the desktop versions installed before starting the assessment.

  5. Can I enable LockDown Browser on group tests or assignments?

    No. LockDown Browser is currently supported only for individual assessments.

 

For Students

Installing Lockdown Browser and Monitor

Students can download Lockdown Browser and Monitor to their devices for free. Here are the supported devices:

Log in to Blackboard using your UTEP credentials. Navigate to the Tools panel on the left-hand side, select Respondus LockDown Browser, choose Download, and follow the installation instructions.

Log in to Blackboard using your UTEP credentials. Navigate to the Tools panel and select Respondus LockDown Browser. You will be redirected to the Chrome Web Store. Select Add to Chrome.
Note: You must access the app through UTEP’s Blackboard link; it cannot be searched for directly in the Chrome Web Store.

Download the LockDown Browser app from the Apple App Store.

Lockdown Monitor is installed with Lockdown Browser automatically. If your test requires a webcam, you must have a functional webcam attached to or installed on your device. If you do not have a webcam, visit Equipment Checkout in the Technology Support Center (Library Room 300) to rent one for free.

Note: At this time, iPads cannot be used for exams requiring screen recordings – another device must be used.


Launching a test using Lockdown Browser and Monitor

Navigate to and launch your test using your normal browser (such as Chrome or Firefox). Lockdown Browser will automatically open and start your exam.

Computer requirements for installing Lockdown Browser

Respondus’s requirements

Additionally, we strongly recommend updating your operating system to the latest version prior to any exams to minimize the risk of issues. You can find OS update instructions below:

If your device does not meet the minimum requirements for Respondus or you need assistance updating your operating system, please visit Technology Support in the Library Room 300 to rent a laptop or get one-on-one assistance.

 

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If you have any questions or need further assistance, contact us at UTEP Technology Support.

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