System requirements

Ensure you are the most prepared for your exam.

Your device requirements

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Minimum requirements

Operating System

Windows 10 or newer

Browsers

Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera

Processor

Intel Pentium or better

Free disk space

250 MB

Free RAM

2 GB

Upload speed

0.092 – 0.189 Mbps

Microphone

Any internal or external microphone

Webcam

320×240 VGA or better, internal or external

Operating System

macOS 11 or newer

Browsers

Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera

Processor

Intel or M1

Free disk space

250 MB (15 GB with Screen Recording enabled)

Free RAM

2 GB

Upload speed

0.092 – 0.189 Mbps

Microphone

Any internal or external microphone

Webcam

320×240 VGA or better, internal or external

Operating System

ChromeOS with Chrome 58 or newer

Browsers

Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera

Processor

Intel Pentium or Arm

Free disk space

250 MB

Free RAM

2 GB

Upload speed

0.092 – 0.189 Mbps

Microphone

Any internal or external microphone

Webcam

320×240 VGA or better, internal or external

Operating System

Ubuntu 18.04 or newer

Browsers

Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera

Processor

Intel Pentium or better

Free disk space

250 MB

Free RAM

2 GB

Upload speed

0.092 – 0.189 Mbps

Microphone

Any internal or external microphone

Webcam

320×240 VGA or better, internal or external

Operating System

iOS 13.4 or newer

Free disk space

250 MB

Free RAM

2 GB

Upload speed

0.092 – 0.189 Mbps

Camera & Microphone

Built-in camera and microphone

Operating System

Android 7 or newer

Free disk space

250 MB

Free RAM

2 GB

Upload speed

0.092 – 0.189 Mbps

Camera & Microphone

Built-in camera and microphone

Before exam day

Restart fresh

Reboot your device shortly before the exam. This assists in resetting your diagnostics.

Close what you can

Disable extra applications and browser extensions during your exam.

Wire in if possible

An ethernet cable gives the most stable connection.

Share the Wifi plan

Ask roommates or family to pause streaming and downloads during your exam window.

Full prep guide in the Help Center

Optional downloads

Proctorio Extension

Proctorio Desktop App

Proctorio Extension

Proctorio Desktop App

Proctorio Extension

Proctorio Mobile App

Proctorio Extension

Proctorio Mobile App

Perfect for low to moderate stakes assessments

Standard Integrity

Recording and monitoring, browser lockdown, and identity verification, all delivered through the browser extension. The widest device footprint of any implementation.

Proctorio Extension

Candidate Info:

Platforms

Windows 10+macOS 11+ChromeOS 58+Ubuntu 18.04+

Browsers

ChromeEdgeBraveOpera

Specifications

Minimum Device Specs

Intel Pentium or better (Arm on ChromeOS, Intel or M1 on Mac)

250 MB free disk space

2 GB free RAM

0.092–0.189 Mbps upload

Camera & Microphone

Any microphone, internal or external

320×240 VGA webcam or better

Enhanced lockdown for high-stakes and professional assessments

Advanced Integrity

Everything in Standard, plus device-level lockdown and monitoring beyond the browser. Often unnecessary if your test-takers already use institution-managed devices with equivalent controls.

Proctorio ExtensionProctorio Desktop AppProctorio Mobile App

Candidate Info:

Platforms

Windows 10+macOS 13+ChromeOS with mobile app support

Browsers

ChromeEdge

Specifications

Minimum Device Specs

Intel Pentium or better (Intel or M1 on Mac)

250 MB free disk space

2 GB free RAM

0.092–0.189 Mbps upload

Camera & Microphone

Any microphone, internal or external

320×240 VGA webcam or better

Extends exams to Apple and Android devices

Mobile Integrity

Add On

Expands exam access to Apple and Android devices. Because the Mobile App controls the full device, mobile test-takers always receive Advanced-grade security.

Proctorio Mobile App

Candidate Info:

Platforms

iOS 13.4+Android 7+

Security Grade

Always Advanced. Enabling mobile access never lowers exam security. Mobile attempts may include richer device-level monitoring data than desktop attempts on the same exam.

Specifications

Minimum Device Specs

250 MB free disk space

2 GB free RAM

0.092–0.189 Mbps upload

Camera & Microphone

Built-in camera and microphone

Real-time human oversight for your highest-stakes exams

Live Proctoring

Add On

Your own proctors monitor and intervene in real time. No additional software for proctors or test-takers.

Any Implementation

Candidate Info:

Platforms

Windows 10+macOS 13+ChromeOS 58+Ubuntu 18.04+

Browsers

ChromeEdgeBraveOpera

Specifications

Connection

5 Mbps download minimum — required for real-time video streams

Screen Resolution

1920×1080 minimum

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