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Every AutoProctor test begins with an instructions page that explains how proctoring works, which features are active, and what candidates should expect. The page content adapts automatically based on your test configuration, and candidates can also take a demo test from this page to verify device compatibility.
AutoProctor instructions page shown to candidates before a test begins

AutoProctor instructions page shown to candidates

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How the Instructions Page Works

The instructions page is automatically active on all tests. Candidates see it immediately after clicking the test link. You cannot disable this page, because it ensures every candidate understands the test rules before they begin. A test’s Settings call this page the start page. You control what you add to it from the Before the test section.

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Adding Custom Instructions

You can include your own instructions (maximum 200 words) that appear on the instructions page alongside the default content.
1

Open the Before the Test Section

Go to your Tests page, click Settings next to the test, and choose Before the test from the list of sections.
2

Turn On Additional Instructions

Under Additional instructions, turn on Show additional instructions.
3

Enter Your Custom Instructions

Type your text in the Instructions box. A counter below the box shows how many of the 200 words you have used.
4

Save

Click Save settings.
Additional instructions group with Show additional instructions on and two lines of text in the Instructions box. The counter under the box reads 19 of 200 words

Show additional instructions switched on, with two lines of instructions

Candidates see your text in a card titled Additional Instructions, next to the standard instructions. The text is plain text and line breaks are kept. It is not shown inside the quiz itself.
Adding custom instructions requires an Elite plan subscription. See Elite Features for details on what the Elite plan includes.

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Gathering Additional Information from Candidates

Use Collect candidate details to ask every candidate for extra information, such as a phone number or a student ID. The fields appear under Your Details on the instructions page, and candidates must complete all of them before starting the test.
1

Open the Before the Test Section

Go to your Tests page, click Settings next to the test, and choose Before the test from the list of sections.
2

Turn On Candidate Details

Under Candidate details, turn on Collect candidate details.
3

Add Your Fields

Click one of the Suggestions to add it, or click Add field, type a field name and press Enter. To remove a field, click the x on it.
4

Put the Fields in Order (Optional)

Drag a field to move it, or select it, hold Alt and press an arrow key.
5

Save

Click Save settings.
Candidate details group with Collect candidate details on, the fields Phone Number and Student ID, an Add field button, and a Suggestions row offering College Name, Graduation Year and Work Experience in years

Collect candidate details switched on, with two fields and the suggestions below

The answers appear on the test’s results and in the export.
Collect candidate details requires a Premium or Elite plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At the top of the test’s Settings page, click Preview next to Copy link. The page opens in a new tab, exactly as candidates will see it. You can also open your own test link. Viewing the instructions page does not consume a credit.
No. Credits are only deducted when a candidate successfully starts the test, not when they view the instructions page.
No. The default sections are fixed and cannot be removed. You can only add additional instructions on top of the existing content.