What is the Guardian Browser?
The Guardian browser is a simple internet browser, like Chrome or Firefox. It is used for conducting proctored online assessments.
The Guardian browser is designed to automatically clear its history upon closure. Consequently, any passwords or information entered during your session will be deleted when the browser window is closed. Please be assured that, following the completion of your assessment, your responses will be securely transmitted to Testgrid for processing.
You are required to install the Guardian browser to your computer before you take your proctored assessment.
How do I install the Guardian browser?
You can follow the link in your invitation email or click to download the Guardian browser. From there, follow the prompts from your computer to install.
Once you’ve successfully installed the Guardian browser, restart your computer and run a quick test of your equipment by clicking here.
How do I uninstall the Guardian Browser?
After you have completed your proctored assessment, you can choose to uninstall the Guardian browser. Please see the following general guidance on how to do this below.
How to uninstall the Guardian Browser (Windows)
- Search on your computer for “Add or Remove Programs.”
- Scroll down to find “Guardian” in the list of programs, select “Guardian,” and click “Uninstall.”
- Click Ok or Uninstall again.
How to uninstall the Guardian Browser (MAC)
- Inside the Applications folder, find the Guardian Browser.
- Either 1) right-click Guardian Browser > Move to Trash, or 2) click and drag the Guardian Browser icon to Trash in the dock. Note: You may need administrator privileges to move Guardian Browser to Trash.
- Empty Trash to fully remove Guardian Browser.
Click here for a step by step guide: How to Uninstall the Guardian Browser on MacOS and Troubleshoot Issues
