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.


Recommended 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

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