LMS compatibility
NoLock for Canvas Quizzes
Use NoLock with Canvas quizzes on macOS, or with the specialized Respondus LockDown Browser Autosolver on macOS and Windows.
How NoLock works with Canvas
Canvas can deliver standard browser quizzes or launch them through Respondus LockDown Browser. NoLock supports both paths, but the available workflow depends on the operating system and proctor.
Compatibility reviewed 2026-10-02.
Supported workflows
- macOS overlay for visible Canvas quiz content
- macOS and Windows standalone Autosolver for Canvas inside Respondus LockDown Browser
- Manual chat and screenshot workflows on supported macOS proctors
Current limitations
- The standalone Autosolver is specifically built for Canvas by Instructure inside Respondus
- New Canvas or Respondus releases may require a NoLock update
Frequently asked questions
Does NoLock support Canvas New Quizzes?
The macOS overlay can work with visible quiz content. The specialized Autosolver depends on the Canvas and Respondus page structure, so check the current setup guide before an exam.