Using Proctortrack in edX


For Students.

Subject to change every semester, please do not publish outside of EDX



Table of Contents


What is Proctortrack?  How does it work?

Why Onboarding?

What do I need to take exams using Proctortrack?  How do I take exams with Proctortrack?

Using Proctortrack 


What is Proctortrack?


Proctortrack is the automatic remote proctoring solution your institution has selected for use during online exams. More  information about Proctortrack’s privacy policies and technologies used can be found on our website.


How does it work?


The following guide will assist you, the student, in going through the process of taking a proctored exam with Proctortrack. If you  ever have any additional questions, you can call 1 (888) 326-5219 Ext. 3 or go to www.proctortrack.com for additional information  as well as use our live chat.


Why Onboarding?


Attempting the Onboarding creates the profile of the students in the Proctortrack System. Often students are unsure whether  their specific hardware setup will allow them to use Proctortrack. While a detailed list of supported operating systems and  browsers is available on Proctortrack.com, students often prefer to test their system themselves. Keep in mind that Chrome and  Firefox are the recommended browsers. While Proctortrack will work in other browsers, the user experience is far superior in  Chrome. The onboarding process gives students the opportunity to make sure everything is working correctly during  low-pressure circumstances. It also gives students time to make any changes to their system well before the first exam.


Students can fail onboarding for the following reasons:

  • Missing or insufficient facial scan.

  • Missing or insufficient ID scan.

  • ID scan shows invalid ID.

  • Missing or insufficient knuckle scan.

  • Insufficient environment lighting.


If a student fails the onboarding exam, they will receive a notification listing the specific reasons for failure and they will be  asked to retake the onboarding exam. They can also check their Onboarding status on the Proctortrack Dashboard.


For students, onboarding appears exactly the same as a normal exam to help familiarize them to the testing environment.


It is necessary to pass the Onboarding and have an approved Onboarding profile in order to attempt the actual exams. Steps to  take the Onboarding are further explained below in the Guide.


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Verificient support:



What do I need to take an exam using Proctortrack?

This manual will provide steps on how to attempt a proctored exam using Proctortrack. The Steps to attempt any Proctortrack  Enabled exam are the same. In this demo you will see steps on how to attempt the Onboarding Quiz. The steps for any  exam/tests shall remain the same as they are for the Onboarding Quiz.


How do I Take an Exam using Proctortrack?


1. Log in as a student on the edX platform with your Username and the corresponding Password before clicking Sign in.



2.a.    Upon login, from the list of courses visible on this page, choose the desired course by clicking on the View Course

button for that course.



2.b.    Once logged in, you may go through the About Proctortrack” and How to take an exam using Proctortrack” links under  the Proctortrack menu, to learn more about the Proctortrack Apps and Process.


2.c.    You may also click on the Proctortrack Support” link for information on how to contact our support team which is  available for you .





3. Look for the Proctortrack drop-down menu and click on the Proctortrack Dashboard” link.

- Click on Launching Proctortrack Dashboard 



4a. This is the Proctortrack Dashboard. On the top, you have the Onboarding status. The Actual tests cannot be attempted  unless the Onboarding profile is approved. Onboarding profile can be created by attempting the Onboarding test. The  Onboarding test is a sample test.


Every Test-taker needs to have an approved Onboarding Profile, before attempting any actual Tests.



4b.    On the Proctortrack Student Dashboard, you have the list of tests below. Click on the Go to Test” button for the test you would like to attempt. Here we will first attempt the Onboarding test.

The Process for attempting the actual tests is the same as the Onboarding test.



5.    Read the How it works” tab on the top, to further understand the steps required. Click the Next” button to scroll through the steps.




6. Scroll down to go through the Let’s Get Started” section, to understand the guidelines for a proper testing environment.



7.    Scroll down further to find the General Guidelines” section. These are generic exam guidelines for the test-taker’s  understanding.



8.    After getting familiar with all the guidelines, check the box (at the bottom) labeled I have read, understand and will  adhere to the required environment guidelines.” Click Go To Next Step.



9a.    This is the Download page. Proctortrack will attempt to automatically start the download. If it doesn’t, click here” to download Proctortrack manually.

If the App was downloaded during any previous exams/tests, the download page will detect the downloaded app and bring forward a pop-up window to click on open Proctortrack” to launch the application.



9b.    Open the Proctortrack.zip/Proctortrack.exe file that downloads.



10.    Finally, launch Proctortrack from your downloads folder to continue.





Using Proctortrack


1.    After Launching the Proctortrack app, you will be redirected to the Agreement to Policies. Please read the agreement policies, check the box below and then click on I AGREE.



2.    A 7-point System Check will automatically run to verify that the system is ready.



3.    Once the System Check is successfully conducted, click “CONTINUE” to start your onboarding. Follow the prompts till you reach the Face and ID scan.



4.    Make sure to fill the frame before clicking “START SCAN”. After that, follow the on-screen prompts.


5.    If you’re not satisfied with the scans, click on RETAKE” to take the scan again. Or else, click on NEXT” to proceed.



6  a. For the ID scan, please go through the instructions for a valid photo ID scan and click on START



6 b.  Make sure to fit the ID within the frame in the correct alignment and hold it steady so that it’s clear.

Click “START SCAN” to proceed.



7.     Make sure to fit the ID (Driver’s License or Student ID), within the frame and hold it steady so that it’s clear. Click RETAKE” if you  are not satisfied with the scan. You can rescan the ID as many times as needed or click NEXT” to proceed.



8 aYou will now be required to conduct a room scan using either the Proctortrack mobile app by scanning the QR code on your screen with the app or with your laptop by clicking on “CONTINUE WITHOUT MOBILE



8 b. Rotate the external webcam or the laptop to the Right, Left and also show the desk or table you have placed the laptop. Or, use your mobile phone app to conduct a proper scan of your testing area.



8 c. Make sure you follow the following steps while conducting the room scan. If you’re not happy with your scan, click “RETAKE” to take a new scan or else, click “CONFIRM & UPLOAD” to continue.



9.    The Test Guidelines window shows the Proctoring or monitoring configurations and instructions on what is allowed during the exam. Read them carefully and click “START PROCTORING” to begin your proctoring session.



10.    A blue frame on your screen indicates that you are being monitored and recorded. You have options to take a break (if allowed) on the top or hide the webcam video feed if it bothers you. 



11.    You also have an option for a live chat with our support staff. Once you have finished and submitted your exam, click on “END” to end the proctoring session.  



12.    This is the End Proctoring window where you can click on “END” to start data upload.



13.    The session data will be automatically uploaded to Proctortrack within a few seconds.



14.    The test session is complete! Both the buttons visible here will close Proctortrack. Proctortrack will have to be run before each  proctoring-enabled test. Click QUIT APP” to save the application for use with later tests, or click Uninstall” to remove  Proctortrack from the current machine. Keep in mind that an opportunity to download Proctortrack will be given before each  proctoring-enabled test.