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The Max Attempts setting lets you control how many times each candidate can take a specific test. Once a candidate reaches the limit, AutoProctor blocks further attempts and displays a notification.

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How to Configure Maximum Attempts

1

Open test settings

Navigate to your test on the AutoProctor dashboard and click the Settings button.
2

Set the Max Attempts value

In the Main Settings section, locate the Max Attempts field and enter the number of allowed attempts.
3

Save the test

Click Create or Update to apply the setting.
When a candidate exceeds their allowed attempts, they see a restriction message and cannot proceed.
Test TypeRecommended Max AttemptsReason
Google Forms1AutoProctor automatically resumes these tests if candidates reload or revisit the link
Socratease Quiz1AutoProctor automatically resumes these tests if candidates reload or revisit the link
Microsoft FormsBased on your needsEach visit creates a new attempt; resumption is not supported
IFrame TestsBased on your needsConfigurable resume behavior; adjust attempts accordingly
For Google Forms and Socratease Quizzes, set Max Attempts to 1. AutoProctor automatically resumes these tests if candidates reload the page or revisit the link, so multiple attempts are not needed for resumption.

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How Attempts Are Tracked

AutoProctor tracks attempts by the email address used to sign in. This means:
  • Each unique email address counts as a separate candidate, regardless of who is behind it.
  • If a candidate signs in with different email addresses across attempts (for example, using Sign in with Google once and Sign in with Email another time with a different address), each email counts separately, effectively bypassing the attempt limit.
If a candidate uses different login methods that resolve to different email addresses, each one counts as a separate candidate. This can allow them to bypass the maximum attempts limit.

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Preventing Attempt Limit Bypass

To prevent candidates from circumventing the maximum attempts setting:
  • Restrict login methods — Choose a test type that supports only one sign-in option. Google Forms restricts candidates to Google sign-in only, and Microsoft Forms restricts to Microsoft sign-in only. See Candidate Login Methods.
  • Use email restrictions — Limit access to specific email domains or addresses so candidates cannot use alternative accounts. See Restrict Test Access by Email Address.
  • Use unique invitation links — Generate per-candidate URLs that enforce email verification. See Inviting Candidates via Email.