---
title: "Safe Exam Browser"
slug: "safe-exam-browser"
tags: ["admin", "candidate", "Safe Exam Browser"]
updated: 2026-05-28T11:27:24Z
published: 2026-05-28T11:27:24Z
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.cirrusassessment.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Safe Exam Browser

In addition to commercial remote proctoring solutions, Cirrus supports the open-source [Safe Exam Browser](https://safeexambrowser.org/) ⧉, a lockdown browser that some organisations may prefer for cost reasons.

## Support policy

For the Safe Exam Browser support policy, see [Safe Exam Browser - Support Policy](/api/docs/safe-exam-browser-tech#safe-exam-browser-support-policy) on the Tech Portal.

## Cirrus configuration

Before configuring Safe Exam Browser in Cirrus, read the [Safe Exam Browser](/api/docs/safe-exam-browser-tech) documentation on the Tech Portal, which covers how it works, including the Config Key check.

As an administrator, go to **Admin > Safe Exam Browser** in the left menu.

- Set the password used to start the secure browser.
- Set the password used to stop the secure browser.
- Select **Enable Config Key Check**.

              
              

- If **Enable Config Key Check** is disabled, Cirrus will not verify that the approved configuration is being used.
- If enabled, the **exam cannot be taken** without a recent Safe Exam Browser loaded with a `.seb` file that matches the configuration on this page.

### Generate a strong config key

To generate a strong Config Key, use [passwordsgenerator.net](https://passwordsgenerator.net/) with **Password Length** set to `64`. Uncheck all options except **Include Numbers**, **Include Lowercase Characters**, and **Generate On Your Device**. Click **Generate Password**, then **Copy**.

![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/cdfc20c8-6721-4154-b0a1-9f49f139d107/Images/Documentation/image%2832%29.png)

## Troubleshooting

For troubleshooting Safe Exam Browser, see [Safe Exam Browser - Troubleshooting](/api/docs/safe-exam-browser-tech#troubleshooting) on the Tech Portal.