Honorlock is an automated proctoring solution that helps instructors foster academic integrity when providing remote assessments to students.
For detailed instructions and a walk-through, view the full help guide and video from Honorlock: View the full help guide and video from Honorlock.
- Please note: Before you can use Honorlock, you must make it visible in your course menu. To do this, go to your course Settings page, select Navigation, and move Honorlock to the visible section.
- Then enable Honorlock for your exam by following Honorlock’s Using Honorlock with Canvas tutorial.
- If you are importing/copying a previous course in Canvas, access Honorlock in the new course and choose the Copy Settings option. Honorlock will not be active in the copied course until you follow this step.
Important Notes
- Exams in courses copied from a previous semester will be disabled in Honorlock by default. Open Honorlock in the course site for the current term and enable it for needed quizzes.
- Never modify or remove the code that Honorlock places in the Canvas “Require a student access code” box, on the quiz Settings page. This is automatically populated by Honorlock and is used to control access to the exam by the automated proctoring system. Modifying the code will cause Honorlock to fail and students will be able to take the test without using Honorlock. If you have edited the access code, you will need to disable and then re-enable Honorlock for a new code to be generated. Students do not need to know the code and students who are asked for the code are likely not using the required Chrome browser.
- We suggest you provide students with a no/low stakes practice quiz that uses your expected Honorlock settings at the beginning of the semester. Students must use the Chrome browser, and will be required to install the Honorlock Chrome extension. Depending on settings, students may also need to download the Honorlock application (see below).
New: Block/Allow Apps (Honorlock Application)
Depending on your chosen settings, Honorlock records the student’s screen and flags instances when a student leaves the test window (such as opening another browser window or application). If you want to fully block students from using anything else on their computer, or you want to block everything except one or two applications, use the Block/Allow Apps option. This Honorlock page describes various scenarios and when to use this option. This option will require the students to download a Windows/Mac Honorlock Application to their computer. Like the Chrome extension, students are automatically prompted to install the application before the exam begins.
- The Block/Allow Apps option (which requires students to install the Honorlock application) works with Windows and Macs only – a quiz with this option will not work with Chromebooks.
- This Honorlock Application guide for students provides additional details.
- It is highly recommended you have a practice exam with the Block/Allow Apps settings to ensure students can downloaded the application on their Mac or Windows computer.
General Tips
- Ensure students are aware of your Honorlock requirement early in the course or on the syllabus.
- Create a practice quiz for students so they use Honorlock once before using it for an actual test. Use the “Simulated -Not Proctored” option.
- You may want to include “(Honorlock)” at the end of the test names so students are aware of the Honorlock requirement.
- In the “Test Taker Guidelines” section of Honorlock quiz options, choose exactly what students can or cannot use during the exam. Honorlock’s pop-in proctors will use these guidelines to ensure students are following your test rules.
- Send students our student tips with Honorlock page, this includes links for the HonorPrep checker to ensure students are ready to go.
- Encourage students to use the chat function inside Honorlock if they encounter any technical issues.
Reviewing Results
Instructors can view a student’s test session via the Honorlock menu item in their course. Honorlock suggests test sessions you may want to review and prioritized flags allow the instructor to jump to certain parts of the recording. For more information read How to View Results and Reviewing Results Best Practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I let an individual student bypass Honorlock for a test?
Contact Honorlock for a unique bypass pin. Bypass Pin Best Practices goes into more details on the use of a bypass pin.
Can I require Honorlock with tests not in Canvas (Publisher Website)?
Yes, view Create a Third Party Exam for more information.
What language should I include in my syllabus if I’m using Honorlock?
Consult Designing Your Syllabus for guidelines.
What is the difference between the Honorlock Chrome Extension and the Honorlock Application?
The Chrome extension runs in the Chrome browser and monitors browser-based activity. The Honorlock Application runs at the system level, allowing you to block or permit specific desktop applications during the exam.
When should I enable the Honorlock Application for my exam?
Use the Honorlock Application when you want to restrict certain desktop applications. The Application becomes a requirement for students when the “Allow/Block Apps” setting is enabled. This Honorlock page describes various scenarios and when to use this option.
Does the Allow/Block Apps option (which requires the Honorlock Application) work on all devices?
No. The Honorlock Application works only on Windows and Mac computers. It is not supported on Chromebooks.