System Requirements and Supported Browsers
McAfee Institute is constantly updating in order to improve our platform and provide you with the best experience. The requirements listed in this article are intended to help ensure that both you and your students are able to make the most of the features available to you on M.I.
System Requirements
You cannot use a VPN, TVN or Proxy to access our site our course materials due to our security measures. In addition you will need a laptop or desktop computer as well. Review the following requirements for your camera, operating system, upload/download speeds, RAM, ports, microphones, and browsers. Also included is a list of technology not currently supported by ProctorU.
Recomended
Internet Connection
Wifi Connection
Wired Connection
PC Users
Windows 10 (Windows 10 S mode is not supported)
Windows 11
Mac Users
MacOS 10.13 (Oldest Still Maintained Version)
MacOS 10.15
CPU
More than 2 core CPU, less than 85% CPU Usage
More than 4 core CPU, less than 50% CPU Usage
Webcam
640x480 resolution
1280x720 resolution
Internet Download Speed
1 Mbps
12 Mbps
Internet Upload Speed
1 Mbps
3 Mbps
RAM
4 GB, less than 95% Ram Usage
16 GB, less than 90% Usage
Connectivity Ports
1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP
1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
1920 x 1080 and above
Additional Requirements:
A functioning microphone (some web cameras have them built-in); microphone should not be part of headphones
Headphones are generally not permitted, check with your testing organization to determine if headphones are permitted
A compatible browser: Google Chrome (preferred) or Mozilla Firefox
Not Supported:
Microsoft Edge browser
Google Chromebooks (with Guardian Browser)
Google Chromebooks for Live+ or Review+
Tablets (Nexus, iPad, Tab, Note, etc.)
Smartphones
Linux operating systems
Windows 10 in S mode or Surface RT
Connecting from within a virtual machine. You will be asked to reconnect using your host operating system to take your exam
Apple Boot Camp
Remote Access Software
Inactive Version of Windows and Test Builds/Test Mode