All the technical requirements for our new exam system
Updated technical information for the April 2026 exams is coming soon.
Windows 10 or later
Mac OS 11.0 or later
Microsoft Office 2013 or later
Guardian Browser only
3 Mbps (approximately 3,000 Kbps) upload and download
Wi-Fi supported: fixed connection recommended
Mobile hotspots and tethering not supported
640x480 resolution
All microphones permitted except those built into headphones
Built-in or external speakers required
8GB
Recommended: 2 cores at 2.4GHz
1366x768
Must be set to local time and time zone of exam location
Do not set to UK time
Not supported
Not supported
Maximum 100 MB per file
Files over 100 MB may not upload or be considered for marking
Device must be able to extract files from a compressed ZIP folder