Enable and Use Live Environment Check on Testlify

Live Environment Check enables dual-device proctoring: the candidate takes the assessment on a desktop while a mobile device monitors the workspace via camera. This guide explains how to enable the feature and what candidates will experience.

Before you begin

Your Testlify plan must support Custom proctoring.
Candidates need a desktop or laptop to take the test and a smartphone or tablet with a working camera for monitoring.
The mobile device must have a stable internet connection and sufficient battery.

Enable Live Environment Check

Open the assessment and go to Assessment Settings.
Select the Proctoring tab.
Set the proctoring level to Custom.
Turn on Snapshot Proctoring.
Turn on Live Environment Check.
(Optional) Set the Snapshot Interval to control how frequently images are captured.
Click Save.

Tip: Enabling Snapshot Proctoring alongside Live Environment Check gives you complete monitoring coverage — screenshots are captured at regular intervals throughout the test.

What candidates experience

When the candidate starts the assessment, a setup screen appears on their mobile device. They must position the device to capture a side or over-the-shoulder view of their workspace before they can proceed.

Before monitoring begins, the candidate must confirm:

The mobile device is fully charged or plugged in.
A stable Wi-Fi or mobile data connection is active.
Monitoring must stay active until the assessment is fully submitted.

End monitoring early

If a candidate clicks End Monitoring, a confirmation dialog appears:

"Are you sure you want to end the live environment check? This action cannot be undone and will be reported to the test administrator."

Ending monitoring early is logged and visible to administrators in the proctoring report.

Important notes

Candidates must take the test on a desktop or laptop — the mobile device is for monitoring only and cannot be used to complete the assessment.
A full-screen desktop confirmation prompt appears before the test begins, requiring the candidate to confirm they are not on a mobile device.

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