Install Safe Exam Browser

If your exam will be conducted using Safe Exam Browser, then you will need to install it, in order to have access to the exam.

	Windows	Mac

	Windows	Mac
Processor	1.2GHz dual-core m3	1.2GHz dual-core m3
Operating system	Windows 10	macOS 10.14 Mojave
Memory	8GB	8GB
Hard drive	120GB SSD (solid state drive)	120GB SSD (solid state drive)
Display	14" screen with 1920 x 1080 screen resolution	13" screen with 1920 x 1080 screen resolution
Battery life	4 hours under normal use	4 hours under normal use
Wi-fi	802.11ac or better	802.11ac or better
Webcam	User facing, inbuilt microphone and speakers	User facing, inbuilt microphone and speakers

smartphones - this includes iPhones, Android devices, and any other mobile OS devices
iPad
Linux OS
Chromebook

Safe Exam browser may encounter difficulties when launching, due to some antivirus software.

The following antivirus software will need to be temporarily turned off or uninstalled while using Safe Exam Browser.

Compatible list of antivirus software

To see full list of compatible software visit the SEB FAQ.

Prepare your device for Safe Exam Browser before the exam:

To avoid problems during your online exam in Moodle, you may need to change the sleep and region settings.

If you have a Windows laptop, set your region to the location where you’ll be sitting your exam.

Step 1 - Click the Start menu, then search for Region settings.

Step 2 - Under Country or region, select the location.

Step 1 - Check if your laptop/PC meets recommended requirements.

Step 2 - Download and run installer for your device.

Alternatively, you may download via this link: Safe Exam Browser for Windows.

IMPORTANT: Linux is not supported

Step 3 - Find the exam to be held.

Step 4 - Click blue button.

Step 5 - Launch installer

Step 6 - Accept license terms and conditions agreement and install

Step 7 - Go to exam on Moodle, and click Launch Safe Exam Browser.

Step 1 - Download the Safe Exam Browser from the link above.

Step 2 - Drag and drop the package to finish the installation.

Step 3 - The first time you run the browser the following security alert appears, click "Open" to proceed.