Legacy Instructions - How to Install the ProctorU Browser Extension

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Last updated: Apr 30, 2024 by Maddie Heaton
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As of May 8th 2024, Boise State University will be switching to the Guardian Browser. The ProctorU Browser Extension will no longer be supported by the university after May 8th.

Summary

To take Record+ exams, students must install the ProctorU browser extension. This article provides the installation steps.

Instructions

  1. If you don’t already have one, create a ProctorU test-taker account using your Boise State student email address. Do not use a personal email account. If you already have a ProtorU account associated with your student email, continue to the next step.

  2. Update to the latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Other browsers are not supported.

  3. Download and install the ProctorU Browser Extension from one of the links below:

    • Install the ProctorU extension for Chrome. Be sure to grant permission to “All Sites” if prompted; the extension will not work otherwise (see note at the bottom).
      Note: Please access the extension directly from the provided link, it is not publically listed on the Chrome Web Store.

    • Install the ProctorU extension for Firefox.

  4. Click the ProcotrU extension icon in your browser, then click Login.

    A screenshot showing the ProctorU browser extension with the mouse pointer over the 'Login' button

  5. Enter your account information and be sure to enable the “Stay signed in” option, located under the password field. Sign in.

    A screenshot of the ProctorU portal, with the 'Stay signed in' option enabled.

  6. Close the ProctorU tab after signing in. Do not try to find or schedule your exam on ProctorU’s website. Record+ does not require scheduling an appointment. When you are ready to take the test, you will be able to access it directly in Canvas (like other assignments).

Why does the extension request access to all websites?

Some instructors allow access to specific websites while testing. The extension needs to “see” all sites being accessed during the test in order to make sure that they are permitted.

The extension can be disabled when not in use. When you reactivate it to take a test, be sure that you log back in (steps 4-6).

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