> 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/live-proctoring-with-synoptic.md).

# Live proctoring with Synoptic

Learn how to monitor candidates in an exam in real time with Synoptic live proctoring

Live proctoring lets admins and educators watch candidates in real time while they sit an exam. From one screen you can view candidates' webcam and screen feeds, follow a log of what each candidate is doing, send warnings, and leave notes for anyone reviewing the attempt afterwards.

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Live proctor up to 16 candidates at the same time per exam
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Live proctoring allows you and your team to watch candidates in the exam, send warnings to candidates, leave notes and flags for the reset of your team reviewing the exam once it has finished.&#x20;

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### Before you start

* **Monitoring level**: The exam needs **at least one video monitoring level** (Webcam, Screen, or both). Live proctoring isn't available for exams without video monitoring.
* **Capacity:** You can watch up to 16 candidates at the same time.
* **Permissions**: Admins can live proctor, as can educators with the view and review proctoring, permissions as well as relevant exam and view attempt permissions.
* Enable live proctoring: From an exams proctoring page, where at least one video monitoring level is used, the option to also enable Live proctoring will show, enable and save.

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### Watch candidates live

* From the exam, go to Manage > Live proctoring. This page lists all candidates currently in the exam.&#x20;
* Select up to 16 candidates.
* Click Watch.

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From the live proctoring page, theres an event log detailing what the candidate is doing during the exam, any configured exam rule breaches will also show here. Live proctors can leave notes and send warnings to candidates as well as toggle different views between screen and webcam.&#x20;

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Interval checks are automated every few seconds and will show as the candidate navigates through the questions and submits.&#x20;

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#### Candidate Warnings&#x20;

Warnings left by live proctors to candidates will show on the candidates exam screen, candidates have to click 'I understand' in order to close the message and resume with the exam. Timers will continue to tick down.

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When a candidate submits or leaves their attempt, the live proctoring is no longer available. The attempt can still be reviewed in the post exam proctoring review, details below.&#x20;

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[Monitoring Levels](/doc/exams/proctoring-with-synoptic/monitoring-levels.md)
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