How do I use Respondus Lockdown Browser if I only have a Chromebook?

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Please Note!

Respondus Lockdown Browser will work on Chromebooks with classic quizzing. However, all students are required to have a personal laptop; Chromebooks do not meet this requirement.
See the student laptop initiative webpage for more details.

You should also consider:

Using a Library computer
Or using a short term loaner from the Library

Respondus LockDown Browser does not work on Android, iOS, Kindle, etc.

If your instructor requires Respondus Lockdown Browser, and you only have a Chromebook:
1. Access the quiz in your Canvas course
2. Click the Take the Quiz button
3. If the Respondus LockDown Browser extension is not installed, the Respondus LockDown Browser Required page is displayed. Click the Download Respondus LockDown Browser link
4. The Chrome Web Store opens in a new tab. Click the Add to Chrome button
5. In the Add LockDown Browser dialog box, click Add extension
6. The installation successful page is displayed
7. Log out of Canvas
8. Close all open tabs
9. Log back into Canvas and access the quiz
10. Click the Take the Quiz button
11. The LockDown Browser for Chromebook Loading page is displayed
12. It may take up to 30 seconds for the quiz to load
13. Take the quiz and submit it

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