Before taking a proctored exam using Respondus LockDown Browser, make sure your Mac has granted the browser access to the microphone, camera, and screen recording.
Follow these steps:
1. Open System Settings
Click the Apple menu at the top-left corner of your screen.
Select System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions).
2. Allow Camera Access
Go to Privacy & Security → Camera.
Find LockDown Browser in the list of apps.
Toggle ON (green) the switch beside LockDown Browser.
3. Allow Microphone Access
Still under Privacy & Security, select Microphone.
Find LockDown Browser in the list.
Toggle ON the switch beside LockDown Browser.
4. Allow Screen Recording Access
Go to Privacy & Security → Screen Recording.
Find LockDown Browser and toggle ON the switch beside it.
You may be asked to quit and reopen LockDown Browser to apply the change — choose Quit & Reopen if prompted.
5. Restart LockDown Browser
Close and reopen LockDown Browser to ensure the permissions are applied correctly.
You can then proceed with the Startup Sequence or Webcam Check before your test.
✅ Tip: If LockDown Browser doesn’t appear in the list, open it once, allow any permission prompts that appear, then return to System Settings to adjust permissions manually.
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