I'm currently using Proton VPN to access my coursework on Canvas while in Brazil, since I'm from California. My school requires the use of a lockdown browser called Respondus for exams. I'm wondering if using the VPN will interfere with Respondus and if it will still allow me to take my exams smoothly. Any tips or experiences with this?
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Definitely check with your IT department first, but based on my experience, Respondus can be quite finicky with VPNs. I had a rough time with it earlier; it made me disable my background VPN to avoid connection issues. Trust me, you don’t want to deal with unexpected DNS errors!
You might want to reach out to your university's IT department for the best guidance. They usually have specific systems in place and can tell you if their VPN works with Respondus.
You could potentially bypass this by using a pocket router with the VPN enabled. Just a heads up, your IT department might notice the unusual IP activity, but it could work without a hitch.
Respondus usually blocks VPNs, including Proton. It can flag it or just refuse to launch altogether. I’d suggest doing a trial run before your exam or asking your school for clarification.
Most likely not. Lockdown software often shuts down any background applications, including VPNs. I recommend using a VPN-enabled router instead, which can help you stay under the radar while you connect your laptop. I've worked in IT at a college, and they were pretty strict about background processes.
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