NAPLAN - Yr 7 & 9 Lockdown Browser

A locked down browser is a secure test player in which students take NAPLAN online tests. It is designed to prevent access to all other applications, tools such as spellcheck, web pages or software while the student is taking the test. All students taking part in NAPLAN Online tests must install a locked down browser app suitable for their device. Android devices are not s

Locked down browsers downloads and user guides

Windows 

Application

v5.9. (Updated: 2025) 

 Download for Windows 10 or later (.msi)

 User guide

Windows - Locked Down Browser Guide

Mac 

Application

v5.8.38 (Updated: 28-Nov-2024) 

 Download for MacOS 12 or later (.pkg)

 User guide

MacOS - Locked Down Browser User Guide

iPad 

Application

v5.8.23 (Updated: 28-Nov-2024)

User guide

iPadOS - Locked Down Browser User Guide

Chromebook 

Application

v0.16.0.1 (Updated: 06-Oct-2021)
 Configured to run in Kiosk mode.

Download Kiosk configuration settings

User guide

ChromeOS - Locked Down Browser User Guide

Android

Android is not available for testing in NAPLAN 2025.

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NESA Minimum Standard Online Test Lockdown Browser

NESA Locked Down Browser for Minimum Standard Online Test
(Windows or MacOS Laptops only - No iPads, Chromebooks or Android Devices are supported)

Please click on the NESSA Lockdown browser button below to download that matches your system to download the browser. If you having any issues you are welcome to come to see the TSO.