Mac: Set Up the Device Permissions for ExamID and ExamMonitor

To ensure that your Mac has all of the necessary permissions enabled to prevent "Device access denied" issues for ExamID and ExamMonitor, complete all of these procedures. 

These instructions are designed for macOS 13 (also called Ventura); 14 (also called Sonoma); and 15 (also called Sequoia).

 

Instructions

 

Camera Access

  1. Navigate to System Settings > Security & Privacy > Camera.

  2. Select the Examplify toggle.

    If you need additional information about your Mac settings, see this article from Apple.

 

Microphone Access

  1. Navigate to System Settings > Security & Privacy > Microphone.
  2. Select the Examplify toggle.

    If you need additional information about your Mac settings, see this article from Apple.

 

Full Disk Access

  1. Navigate to System Settings > Security & Privacy > Full Disk Access.
  2. Select the Examplify toggle.

 

Screen Recording Access

All Mac users (with a supported OS) should enable screen recording access for Examplify if they are taking an exam with ExamID/ExamMonitor.

  1. Navigate to System Settings > Security & Privacy > Screen Recording.
  2. Select the Examplify toggle.

 

Next Steps

After enabling all of the above permissions, restart your computer. Then, start Examplify. For more information about preparing for your upcoming exam, see: Examplify: Take an Exam with ExamID and ExamMonitor.

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