Block suspicious actions during your exams with Browser Lock

Prevent users from browsing, copying, or accessing external resources during an online exam. With Browser Lock, you can lock down the browser and protect the integrity of your assessments — effortlessly.

What is Browser Lock?

Browser Lock is a SMOWL feature designed to restrict user activity within the browser during an online test. Once activated, it prevents the test-taker from opening new tabs, accessing other websites, copying content, or using suspicious keyboard shortcuts.

It is installed via an extension (SMOWL EXTENSION) and can be easily integrated into any evaluation environment — academic or professional. It’s ideal for multiple-choice tests, entrance exams, or certifications where a secure, smooth, and distraction-free experience is essential.

What exactly does it block?

With Browser Lock enabled, the system prevents the following actions:

Opening new browser tabs or windows
Accessing other websites
Copying and pasting content
Using suspicious shortcuts or hotkeys (e.g., Ctrl+C, Alt+Tab)
Forcing the browser to close or attempting to exit the test
Interacting with installed extensions or external tools

These restrictions remain active throughout the entire exam and are automatically lifted once the test is completed.

Key benefits of Browser Lock

Compatible with most LMS platforms and Chromium-based browsers
Works without additional software, just a Chrome or Edge extension.

Enhanced security for multiple-choice tests or quizzes
Blocks distractions and prevents unauthorized access.

Quick and flexible setup
Activate it only for the exams that require it, based on the type of assessment.

Reduces the risk of digital cheating
Prevents searching, copying, or AI-assisted responses.

Improves the evaluator’s experience
Fewer manual reviews and greater confidence in the results.

Available in SMOWL plans

The Browser Lock feature is included in the following plans:

Each of these plans combines different levels of supervision, allowing you to tailor the monitoring to the type of exam and your users’ profiles. From basic solutions to advanced configurations, you choose the level of security you need.

Other features you may be interested in

Computer monitoring

User authentication

Environment check

Detailed reports & analytics

Customization and scalability

Webcam monitoring

Browser Lock is also available on major LMS platforms

Proctoring for Moodle

Proctoring for Blackboard

Proctoring for Canvas

Who is Browser Lock useful for?

Educational institutions and universities

Especially useful for multiple-choice exams, automated exercises, or quick assessments.

Vocational and technical training

Protects valuable content and ensures that responses are authentic.

Companies and recruitment processes

Verifies skills without external interference or unauthorized assistance.

SMOWL guarantees us, with its entire machine learning–based architecture, that information gathering, education, and so on are done properly. I believe this is what sets it apart from other solutions on the market.

Sergio Gómez

eLearning Director at Universidad de La Salle

Do you want to prevent academic fraud through the browser?

With Browser Lock, creating a secure digital testing environment is easier than ever.