Create a Biometric Profile / Enroll in Biometrics

Biometric “markers” are unique but measurable characteristics used to confirm your identity digitally. Examples include fingerprints and facial measurements.

Your test sponsor may need you to confirm your identity using one or both of these Biometric tools: keystroke verification (i.e., typing style) and facial recognition.

If so, you must create a Biometric profile. Then, just before you start your exam, you must demonstrate that your current biometrics match the original profile. This allows the exam to proceed.

Close all other applications/webpages to which your webcam is streaming before creating your Biometric profile.

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Please view our Tips for Successfully Taking and Matching Your Biometric Photo video! This two-minute best practices video can save you time and frustration later.



For best results...
 

• Use the same computer for your biometric enrollment as you will use to take your exam!
• Use a standard English-language QWERTY keyboard or access Microsoft's Support Website for instructions on modifying your keyboard.
• Don't enter special characters (such as é).

 

To Get Started:

1. Log in to your test sponsor’s Webassessor portal.
2. Open the My Assessments page. Click the Enroll in Biometrics button.

3. Note: If it isn’t there, that means you completed your Biometric profile earlier. You’re done.

4. A Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device? dialog appears in Window. Click Yes. Mac users see a similar option. phrased differently.
5. Allow the application to load.
6. A Terms of Service screen opens. Read it, then click the Yes, I agree button.

7. You will be redirected to the Biometric Enrollment type that has been enabled by your Test Sponsor for your registered exam.

Enable your Video Feed for Biometric Enrollment

Webassessor will require access to your Integrated (built in) or External (USB) Camera in order to complete the Biometric Photo Enrollment process:
 

• To allow Webassessor access to your camera device, select Allow when prompted as shown below

 

• If your browser does not prompt you to Allow Webassessor to access your camera, you may manually toggle this setting by selecting the camera icon located at the top right corner of the URL address bar

• Locate and select the Arrow associated to https://www.Webassessor.com.
• Then, locate and select the Arrow associated to the Camera
• Select Allow, now you may close the Site Settings tab on your web browser.

 

• Finally, you will need to log out of your Webassessor Account and log back into your Webassessor account.

If Keystroke Verification is required

• A Keystroke Verification screen appears.
• Typing at your normal speed, enter your name (as displayed on screen) in the text box and hit the Enter key.
• Repeat this process until this screen display changes.

 

If Facial Recognition is required

• Sit directly in front of your webcam.
• Look directly at your own image on the screen.
• If you wear glasses, remove them.
• Avoid uneven lighting, low lighting, etc.
• Click the Start button.
• When the screen display changes, the Biometric profile is complete.

For details about installing the Sentinel Secure Browser, see How to Install Sentinel Secure
For details about installing the Respondus Secure Browser, see How to Install Respondus

**Not all test sponsors require Biometric Photo enrollment.**
**Not all test sponsors require Keystroke authentication.**