Installing and starting the Safe Exam Browser

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On this page you will find out how to download and install the Safe Exam Browser (SEB) for your bring-your-own-device exam.

1. Download the installation file

Download the Safe Exam Browser for your operating system here:


Download: Safe Exam Browser for Windows

Download: Safe Exam Browser for macOS


Execute the file and install the program on the device, that you want to use for your exam. In order to do this, follow the steps described for Windows systems in section 2, or systems running macOS see in section 3.

2. Installation on Windows

drawio: SEB Win 1


Execute the installation file, confirm the terms and conditions and click on 'Install'
drawio: SEB Win 2


Wait for the installation process to be finished...
drawio: SEB Win 3


Close window after the successful installation

3. Installation on macOS

drawio: SEB_Mac1


Execute the installation file to access the installation menu
drawio: SEB_Mac2


Drag the Safe Exam browser icon to the right, into your 'Applications' folder
drawio: SEB_Mac3


Confirm the installation of the program by entering and confirming your administrator password

4. Start file download for the Safe Exam Browser

Once you have installed the Safe Exam Browser on your device, you need a dedicated start file in order to write your exam. This file will be distributed by the person responsible for your exam in time.