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Secure Browser needs access to your camera, microphone and screen to proctor your exam on Talview. In this article, you will turn on these permissions on your Mac or Windows device so that you can start your exam without interruptions.

Before You Begin

Make sure you have:
  • Secure Browser installed on your device.
  • Your Mac’s administrator name and password, if you’re using a Mac. You’ll need these to approve each permission.

Step-by-Step Guide

On Mac
  1. Click the Apple menu and select System Settings.
  2. Click Privacy & Security in the sidebar.
  3. Click Camera and turn on the toggle next to Secure Browser.
    • When prompted, enter your administrator name and password, and click Modify Settings.
  4. Go back to Privacy & Security, click Microphone, and turn on the toggle next to Secure Browser.
    • When prompted, enter your administrator name and password, and click Modify Settings.
  5. Go back to Privacy & Security, click Screen & System Audio Recording, and turn on the toggle next to Secure Browser under the Screen & System Audio Recording section.
    • When prompted, enter your administrator name and password, and click Modify Settings.
  6. Open your Applications folder and relaunch Secure Browser.
On Windows
  1. Click Start and open Settings.
  2. Click Privacy & security in the sidebar.
  3. Under App permissions, click Camera.
  4. Turn on Camera access and Let apps access your camera, then turn on the toggle next to Secure Browser.
  5. Go back to Privacy & security and click Microphone.
  6. Turn on Microphone access and Let apps access your microphone, then turn on the toggle next to Secure Browser.
  7. Close and relaunch Secure Browser.
When all permissions are on, Secure Browser opens without showing permission prompts.
Additional Tips
  • On Mac, when you open Secure Browser for the first time, you may see a prompt asking for screen recording access. Click OK, then click Open System Settings to go straight to the Screen & System Audio Recording page.
  • On Mac, turn on Secure Browser under Screen & System Audio Recording, not System Audio Recording Only. Secure Browser isn’t listed in the second section.
  • Make sure all permissions are turned on before you start your exam.