About Safe Exam Browser

What Is Safe Exam Browser?

Safe Exam Browser (SEB) is a free, open-source application designed to transform any standard computer or mobile device into a secure workstation for online examinations. Once launched, it locks down the desktop environment — preventing students from accessing unauthorized websites, applications, or system utilities during a test. It functions as a purpose-built kiosk browser, ensuring that every candidate operates under the same controlled conditions regardless of where they are taking their exam.

SEB is not just a browser. It is a comprehensive academic integrity solution trusted by universities, professional certification bodies, schools, and eLearning platforms across more than 60 countries. Whether you are a small institution running a single course or a global organization managing thousands of concurrent test sessions, Safe Exam Browser scales to meet your needs.

Why Was It Created?

The rise of online education brought enormous opportunity — and an equally significant challenge: how do you ensure that remote exams are fair? Traditional invigilated exams depend on a physical environment where cheating can be detected and prevented. In a remote setting, students have full access to browsers, reference materials, and communication tools unless specific safeguards are put in place.

Safe Exam Browser was created to close this gap. Its developers recognized that academic institutions needed a software-based equivalent of a supervised exam room — one that could be deployed quickly, configured flexibly, and trusted completely. By open-sourcing the project, the development team also made it possible for institutions to audit the code themselves, verify its behavior, and contribute to its improvement. Transparency and trust have been core values of the project from day one.

Who Is It For?

Safe Exam Browser is designed for a wide range of users within the academic and professional testing ecosystem. Students benefit from a straightforward, distraction-free exam interface. Educators and exam administrators can configure detailed restriction policies using SEB's powerful configuration file system. IT departments appreciate its compatibility with major learning management systems such as Moodle, ILIAS, and Open edX, as well as its support for Windows, macOS, and iOS platforms.

Beyond traditional education, SEB is used by corporate training programs, government certification agencies, and professional licensing bodies that need a reliable way to administer high-stakes assessments in distributed environments.

Our Commitment

This website is an independent resource created to help students, educators, and IT administrators find accurate, up-to-date information about Safe Exam Browser. We provide installation guides, troubleshooting resources, and configuration tutorials to make your experience with SEB as smooth as possible. We are committed to providing clear, honest, and helpful content — because academic integrity matters, and the tools that support it deserve to be properly understood and correctly used.