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SafeExamBrowser Usage Guide

For assessments which require Safe Exam Browser, you must have the browser installed on your system.

Download and Installation​

You can download the browser from the official release here: https://safeexambrowser.org/download_en.html

SEB website

How to Use SafeExamBrowser​

Once the application is installed, visit the test page - which will make you download the .seb file

SEB Download

  • .seb files are entry points to Safe Exam Browser.

  • Your system should automatically open .seb files by launching the Safe Exam Browser application. If not, make the SafeExamBrowser as the default application for .seb files.

Important Notes​

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Upon opening the browser, you'll be asked to login with your ByteXL credentials. Make sure you have it handy, as the SafeExamBrowser application will not allow you to access any other application in your system without exiting the assessment.

Key Features​

  • Secure Environment: Blocks access to other applications during the exam
  • Kiosk Mode: Prevents switching to other programs
  • Network Filtering: Can restrict internet access to allowed URLs only
  • Secure Login: Requires ByteXL credentials for authentication

Troubleshooting​

.seb file doesn't open automatically​

  • Right-click on the .seb file
  • Select "Open with"
  • Choose SafeExamBrowser
  • Check "Always use this app to open .seb files"

Can't exit the browser​

For students​

  • Complete or finish your assessment first Finish Assessment Button

  • Use the designated exit button within the test interface

Quit SEB Button

  • Contact your instructor for the passcode to exit

For instructors/admins​

  • SEB quit password can only be accessed by users with test:edit permission
  • On Test edit screen and look for Quit Password

SEB Quit Password

Page/ Editor not loading properly​

In case of low bandwidth situations the page may failed to laod or the Editor may stuck in loading state, in that case please use the F5 button to refresh the page. Please note in some laptops Fn + F5 trigger the Refresh functionality.

Unable to see Submit button​

Please disable Auto hide taskbar option at your OS level.

System Requirements​

Please ensure your system meets the requirements listed on the official SafeExamBrowser website before installation.