# LDBypass

> Independent technical reference for Respondus LockDown Browser on macOS.
> Hardware-tested, version-tracked, source-cited. Covers installation, error
> codes, permissions, compatibility, privacy, performance, and exam-flow
> troubleshooting for macOS Ventura through Sequoia/Tahoe on Apple Silicon
> (M1-M4) and Intel.

## About

LDBypass publishes hardware-tested, version-tracked guides for proctoring
software running on macOS. Articles are reviewed by the LDBypass editorial
team. AI tools assist with drafting; every factual claim is verified against
primary sources and reproduced on physical Apple Silicon hardware before
publication. Detailed methodology at /methodology. AI-use policy at /ai-policy.

## Pillars

- [LockDown Browser on Mac (master guide)](/lockdown-browser-mac): comprehensive overview, compatibility matrix, cluster directory.
- [Installation](/lockdown-browser-mac/install): Canvas, Blackboard, D2L, Moodle install paths; Rosetta 2; admin password handling.
- [When LDB won't open](/lockdown-browser-mac/wont-open): symptom ladder; freezes, crashes, stuck-loading, force quit.
- [Numbered error codes](/lockdown-browser-mac/errors): -7, -21, -101, -105, -106, -111, -118, A4, installation failures.
- [Camera, microphone, screen permissions](/lockdown-browser-mac/permissions): TCC explained; Sequoia changes; reset procedure.
- [macOS + Apple Silicon compatibility](/lockdown-browser-mac/compatibility): version-by-version matrix; M1-M4 chip support.
- [Privacy and data collection](/lockdown-browser-mac/privacy): public Respondus disclosures; lawsuit timeline; university bans.
- [Performance impact](/lockdown-browser-mac/performance): CPU, RAM, battery measurements on M-series Macs.
- [Uninstallation](/lockdown-browser-mac/uninstall): complete removal; library leftovers; reinstall paths.
- [Exam-flow walkthrough](/lockdown-browser-mac/exam-flow): pre-exam checklist; during-exam UX; post-exam state.
- [External hardware](/lockdown-browser-mac/hardware): dual monitors, USB cams, AirPods, Sidecar.
- [Software conflicts](/lockdown-browser-mac/conflicts): Grammarly, Zoom, Dropbox, Malwarebytes, VPNs, Citrix, Parallels.

## Trust pages

- [About](/about) - editorial mission, hardware matrix, independence statement.
- [Methodology](/methodology) - three-gate verification protocol, update cadence.
- [AI policy](/ai-policy) - exact disclosure of where AI is and is not used.
- [Contact](/contact) - corrections, press, partnership inquiries.

## Optional

- [Full content concatenated](/llms-full.txt) - every article body in plain text.
- [Sitemap index](/sitemap.xml) - link to all child sitemaps with lastmod dates.

## Editorial contact

editorial@ldbypass.com

## Crawler policy

ClaudeBot, GPTBot, PerplexityBot, OAI-SearchBot, Claude-SearchBot, and
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/methodology, /ai-policy, /contact, /authors, and the public download routes.
The /admin and /api/ paths are disallowed for all crawlers.