> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://academy.synap.ac/doc/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://academy.synap.ac/doc/exams/proctoring-with-synoptic/install-levels/synoptic-no-install.md).
# Synoptic: No Install
## Overview
No Install is the simplest Install level available within Synoptic. Candidates access the assessment directly through their web browser without needing to install any software, browser extensions or applications.
No Install provides the lowest setup requirements and widest device compatibility (any modern browser), making it ideal for large candidate cohorts, public examinations and environments where software installation may be restricted.
No Install provides the lowest level of device access and therefore the fewest preventative security controls.
No Install cannot automatically:
* Detect additional browser tabs
* Detect additional monitors
* Enforce fullscreen mode
* Prevent access to other websites
* Prevent access to other applications
However, when Video & Audio Recording is enabled, reviewers may still observe this activity through the recorded screen footage.
You can try one many different Synoptic Exams for yourself by creating an account on [universe.synap.ac](https://universe.synap.ac/) or clicking [this link](https://universe.synap.ac/join/lSIzStVUBpl).
## Configuring Proctoring via Synoptic No Install
From an exams proctoring page, select No Install as the Install level
Next select the Monitoring level you want to use for your exams. Any Monitoring level can be paired with any Install level. Learn more about what each Monitoring level provides and candidate requirements in the docs below
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[Monitoring Levels & Review](/doc/exams/proctoring-with-synoptic/monitoring-levels-and-review.md)
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### Exam Rules
No additional rules can be configured alongside No Install. Additional rules for screen sharing and webcam sharing permissions will be enforced depending on the Monitoring level.
| Rule | Information |
| ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Grant webcam sharing permission | If webcam snapshots or video recording is being used, candidates will have to ensure Google Chrome & Synoptic Extension have the correct webcam access before starting an exam and throughout. |
| Grant screen sharing permission | If screenshots & recreation or video recording is being used, candidates will have to ensure Google Chrome & Synoptic Extension have the correct screen sharing access before starting an exam and throughout. |
**Penalties** cannot be enabled on No Install exams
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