LockDown Browser
LockDown Browser is a proctoring and secure exam browser developed by Respondus for educational institutions. It restricts browser functionality during online exams and assessments by locking down system access, disabling the ability to switch applications, blocking access to other websites, and monitoring student activity via camera and microphone. It is used by universities, colleges and testing centers worldwide to maintain exam integrity and prevent cheating during remote or proctored testing. The app integrates with learning management systems like Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle and others, and requires instructor or institutional setup to deploy.
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1 suggestionLockDown Browser has not yet been updated to run natively on Apple Silicon. The latest available builds (version 2.1.2 and recent releases) remain Intel-only (X86 architecture), according to the Does It ARM database which tracks Intel vs. native builds. Respondus has not publicly announced a native Apple Silicon version. LockDown Browser currently continues to run under Rosetta 2, but Apple is removing Rosetta from macOS in September 2028, at which point this Intel-only build will stop launching entirely. If you rely on LockDown Browser for institutional testing, contact your school's IT department or Respondus directly to confirm whether a native Apple Silicon build is in development. Ask for an ETA and whether your institution has a timeline for migrating to a native version before the Rosetta 2 deadline. If Respondus has not yet committed to a native port, your IT department should escalate this as a critical compatibility issue with the vendor.
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