General Information
- Elena Pissaridou
- paphiti.n@unic.ac.cy
- Stella Kythreoti-Grimm
Respondus LockDown Browser is a custom web browser designed to enhance the integrity of online exams. During tests, it prevents access to other applications, websites, and system functions. This document provides students with essential information on how to set up and use LockDown Browser effectively. Following these guidelines will prepare you for a smooth online exam experience.
University of Nicosia’s specific LockDown Browser download link
https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=154846334
DO NOT USE a search engine to find the LockDown Browser. It will not work during the exam.
Please find a helpful video below that explains the basic functioning of the LockDown Browser for students taking an online exam:
System Requirements
Windows 11 or 10
MacOS 10.15 to 14.0+
Minimum 8GB RAM. 4GB must be available
Download and Installation
Download LockDown Browser ONLY from the link provided by UNIC (https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=154846334)
Do not use search engines to find a download link
Make sure you log in as a local administrator to your computer. After downloading the file, locate it in your downloads folder and run it. Accept all the default prompts.
Best Practices
Exam Access: Always access exams by navigating through your course page, not through reminders or calendars.
VPN & Antivirus: - Consider temporarily disabling real-time antivirus scanning - Temporarily disable VPN connections before taking the exam
Webcam setup: - You can change your webcam during the webcam check - Ensure your computer's camera privacy settings allow desktop apps access
Time & Location: Set your computer's time and time zone correctly before the exam
Internet connection: - If possible, use a wired ethernet connection or stay close to the Wi-Fi router - Close any other bandwidth-heavy applications during the exam
Before the exam: - Uninstall any third-party webcam apps to avoid interference - Disable or uninstall screen recording software like screencastify
Updates: Regularly check for and install LockDown Browser updates
Restart & Reinstall: A clean installation is enough to fix problems related to corrupted installations.
Extra Tips for Mac Users
For macOS 10.14.1+, grant permissions for camera and microphone manually in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy.
Disable Siri:
Turn off "Enable Siri" in System Preferences > Siri
Uncheck "Show Siri in menu bar"
Restart your Mac after exam if touch bar custom settings are lost
