Step 1
Log in to myMason.gmu.edu, select the Courses tab.
Step 2
Scroll down the page until you see the module Respondus (Students) and click the link for LockDown Browser application.
Step 3
Follow the on-screen prompts to download the correct Respondus browser for your computer (Windows or Mac).
Step 5
Once installed, open the application. Look for the LockDown Browser icon.
Look for the LockDown Browser icons—it will look like one of the ones below.
When you click on the icon, it will open directly to myMason, where you can log in and find your course.
Use the Respondus LockDown Browser
To use the Respondus LockDown Browser, please launch the application from your desktop.
Verify that the version you are using is the latest
Windows
To check whether the LockDown Browser application has already been installed on your computer, look for the following icon on your Windows desktop:
or, look for the application using the Windows Start Menu: Start > All Programs / Respondus; Lockdown Browser
To verify that you are running the latest version, start Respondus LockDown Browser and select the i button from the toolbar, and then click Check for Newer Version. The version will be displayed, and you will be able to download a newer version if one is available.
Mac
To check whether the Lockdown Browser application has already been installed on your computer, look for the following icon on your Macintosh desktop:
or, look for the application using the Macintosh Finder: Applications > LockDown Browser
To verify you are running the latest version, start Respondus LockDown Browser and select About from the toolbar, and then click Check for Update. The version will be displayed, and you will be able to download a newer version if one is available.
If your test requires Monitor (webcam recording) additional information is available here.
You can now begin your exam. Please read all instructions as your instructor may require a password to enter the test.