Respondus updates the application on a regular basis. It is recommended that before taking an exam with Respondus, to check if you have the most up-to-date version of the application. 


Mac Latest Version
Windows Latest Version
2.1.2.06
2.1.2.04

*On June 14 LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.2.06, has been released.  This release contains bug fixes and improvements to security. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated.  To obtain the latest version (2.1.2.06) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.

*On April 1 LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.2.03, has been released.  This release contains a minor fix for Respondus Monitor and security improvements.Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated.  To obtain the latest version (2.1.2.03) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.

*On March 22 LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.2.04, has been released.  This release includes security improvements and minor bug fixes. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated in the weeks ahead. To obtain the latest version (2.1.2.04) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.

*On Februrary 20 LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.2.03, has been released.  This release contains a hotfix for a startup issue affecting some Windows users. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated. To obtain the latest version (2.1.2.03) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.

*On February 12, 2024 LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.2.02, has been released.  This release includes accessibility enhancements, and security improvements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated. To obtain the latest version (2.1.2.02) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.

*On February 9, 2024 LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.2.02, has been released. This release contains minor bug fixes, plus security improvements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated.  To obtain the latest version (2.1.2.02) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.

*On January 22, 2024 LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.2.01, has been released.  This release contains an updated user interface, plus security improvements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated.  To obtain the latest version (2.1.2.01) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.

*On December 21, 2023 LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.2.01, has been released.  This release contains a fix for the screen recording feature of Respondus Monitor. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated in the weeks ahead. To obtain the latest version (2.1.2.01) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.

*On December 15, 2023 LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.2.00, has been released.  This release contains an update to the underlying Chromium engine, plus security improvements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated in the weeks ahead. To obtain the latest version (2.1.2.00) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.

*On December 14, 2023 LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.2.00, has been released.  This release contains an update to the underlying Chromium engine, plus security improvements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated in the weeks ahead.  To obtain the latest version (2.1.2.00) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.

*On November 7, 2023 LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.1.05 has been released. This release addresses a false positive with AVG and Avast virus detection software and security enhancements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated shortly. To obtain the latest version (2.1.1.05) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program. 

*On November 3, 2023 LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.1.07, has been released.  This release contains minor fixes and security improvements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated.  To obtain the latest version (2.1.1.07) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.

* On October 17, 2023 LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.1.04, has been released. This release contains improvements to the integration with Moodle and security enhancements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated. To obtain the latest version (2.1.1.04) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.

*On October 5, 2023 LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.1.06, has been released.  This hotfix release addresses an issue some Mac users were having accessing a Canvas Classic quiz. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated shortly.  To obtain the latest version (2.1.1.06) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.

*On August 23, 2023 LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.1.03, has been released. This release contains improvements to the integration with Canvas Classic Quizzes and security improvements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated. To obtain the latest version (2.1.1.03) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program. 

*On July 24, 2023 LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.1.01, has been released.  This release contains several minor updates and security improvements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated.  To obtain the latest version (2.1.1.01) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.

*On July 10, 2023 LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.1.02, has been released. This release contains security improvements, plus a fix for student purchases of a Respondus Monitor license with Canvas Classic quizzes. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated shortly. To obtain the latest version (2.1.1.02) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program. 

*On June 21, 2023 LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.1.01, has been released.  This release contains a hotfix for the Canvas New Quizzes HTML editor, plus security improvements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated shortly. To obtain the latest version (2.1.1.01) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program. 

*On June 16, 2023, LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.1.00, has been released. This release contains an update to the underlying Chromium engine (which no longer supports Windows 7/8), plus security improvements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated shortly. To obtain the latest version (2.1.1.00) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.


*On June 14, 2023, LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.1.00, has been released.  This release contains an update to the underlying Chromium engine, plus security improvements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated shortly. To obtain the latest version (2.1.1.00) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program. 

*On June 7, 2023, LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.0.07, has been released.  This version includes enhancements for Respondus Monitor and security fixes. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated. To obtain the latest version (2.1.0.07) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program. 

*On June 7, 2023, LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.0.07, has been released.  This version includes enhancements for Respondus Monitor and security fixes. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated. To obtain the latest version (2.1.0.07) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program. 


*On April 28, 2023, LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.0.06, has been released.  This version includes an end of life warning for Windows 7/8 users and security enhancements.

Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated. To obtain the latest version (2.1.0.06) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.


*On April 24, 2023, LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.0.06, has been released.  This release contains several security updates and minor bug fixes. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated. To obtain the latest version (2.1.0.06) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.

*On March 27, 2023, LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.0.05, has been released. This release contains several security updates and minor bug fixes. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated. To obtain the latest version (2.1.0.05) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.   


*On March 10, 2023, LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.0.05, has been released. This version includes security enhancements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated shortly. To obtain the latest version (2.1.0.05) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program. 


*On March 9, 2023, LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.0.04, has been released. This release contains several security updates. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated. To obtain the latest version (2.1.0.04) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program. 


*On March 3, 2023, LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.0.04, has been released. This version includes security enhancements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated. To obtain the latest version (2.1.0.04) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.   


*On February 24, 2023, LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.0.03, has been released. This version includes bug fixes, and security enhancements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated. To obtain the latest version (2.1.0.03) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.   


*On February 14, 2023, LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.0.03, has been released. This release contains several security updates. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated shortly. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated. To obtain the latest version (2.1.0.03) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.  


*On February 7, 2023, LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.0.02, has been released. This version adds support for Microsoft Voice Typing, bug fixes, and security enhancements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated shortly. To obtain the latest version (2.1.0.02) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.  


*On December 5, 2022, LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.0.01, has been released. This release contains bug fixes and security updates. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated shortly. To obtain the latest version (2.1.0.01) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program. 


*On November 29, 2022, LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.1.0.00, has been released. This release contains an update to the underlying Chromium engine, plus security improvements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated shortly. To obtain the latest version (2.1.0.00) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program. 


*On November 3, 2022, LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.0.9.05, has been released. This release includes minor bug fixes and security improvements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated shortly. To obtain the latest version (2.0.9.05) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.   


*On October 31, 2022, LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.1.0.00, has been released. This release contains an update to the underlying Chromium engine, plus a workaround for a Respondus Monitor webcam issue introduced with macOS 13 Ventura. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated at this time. To obtain the latest version (2.1.0.00) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program. 


*On October 5, 2022, LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.0.9.02, has been released. This release contains improvements to security and minor bug fixes. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated at this time. To obtain the latest version (2.0.9.02) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.   


*On September 28, 2022, an update to the LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.0.9.04, has been released. This release includes accessibility improvements, a new search function, and security improvements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated shortly. To obtain the latest version (2.0.9.04) run the full installation program.  


*On July 29, 2022, an update to the LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.0.9.03, has been released. This release includes security improvements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will NOT be auto-updated at this time. To obtain the latest version (2.0.9.03) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program. 


*On June 22, 2022, an update to the LockDown Browser for Windows, version 2.0.9.00, has been released. This release contains an update to the underlying Chromium engine, plus other minor enhancements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated in July. To obtain the latest version (2.0.9.00) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.   


*On June 14, 2022, LockDown Browser for Mac, version 2.0.9.00, has been released. This release contains an update to the underlying Chromium engine, plus other minor enhancements. Existing installs of LockDown Browser will be auto-updated in July. To obtain the latest version (2.0.9.00) use the "Check for Update" feature or run the full installation program.