Setting Up Third-Party Assessments in Honorlock

Through Honorlock in your primary Learning Management System (LMS), you can offer proctored assessments hosted on third-party platforms such as Pearson MyMathLab, McGraw-Hill Connect, WebAssign, and ALEKS.

Initial Setup & Basic Information

Click the navigation menu (three horizontal lines) in the top-right corner and select Register Third Party Assessment.
Enter the Exam Name exactly as it appears in the third-party platform.
Set the Exam Start and Exam End dates and times to match the third-party platform settings.

Platform Selection & Launch Instructions

Select your assessment platform from the Exam Platform drop-down menu:

Access Through the LMS: Select this if the third-party tool is directly integrated into your LMS course (Single Sign-On). Test takers will launch the assessment via a course link or module without navigating external sites. Direct URL: Leave blank. In the instruction box, provide explicit steps for test takers (e.g., "Open a new tab, navigate to Modules, and launch the exam link.").
Listed Platforms (e.g., MyMathLab, ALEKS, McGraw-Hill(Connect), WebAssign(Cengage),CollegeSuccess ): Selecting a pre-configured platform automatically populates default platform details.
Use Another Platform: Select this if your platform is not listed. Manually enter the platform name. This step is critical so your test takers know exactly which site or platform to navigate to. If you also include a Direct Exam URL, they will be prompted to navigate to that specific link.
The Exam URL link is optional and depends entirely on how your third-party platform is connected to your course. Here is how to know what to do and where to retrieve your link: If the third-party platform IS integrated into your LMS (Single Sign-On): Do not add an Exam URL. Instead, use the Exam Platform field to provide step-by-step instructions on how the test taker will access the exam from within your LMS course. (Example instruction to enter: "Open a new tab, navigate to your course Modules page, locate the third-party exam link, and click to access the exam.") If the third-party site is NOT integrated into the LMS (Direct Access): You should provide the Direct Exam URL so test takers can easily access the site after authentication is complete. To find the correct URL, open a new browser tab, navigate directly to the specific third-party login page where your test takers usually go to take their exams, and copy the entire URL straight from the browser's address bar. Paste this URL into Honorlock. This will generate a button for the test taker that takes them directly to that login page.
Set an Exam Password (Crucial Step): For all third-party exams, Honorlock requires you to set a password within the third-party platform itself, and then paste that exact password into the "Exam Password" field in Honorlock. This password should be unique to this specific exam. Why is a password required and how does it work? The password acts as a secure lock on your exam. If you do not set a password, a test taker could bypass Honorlock entirely by going straight to the publisher's website and starting the test without proctoring. Step 1: Set a unique password in your third-party platform's exam settings. Step 2: Copy and paste that same password into the Honorlock "Exam Password" field. Step 3: Do not share this password with your test takers. How it works: Once a test taker successfully completes the Honorlock authentication process (ID check, Workspace Scan, etc.) and navigates to the exam page, the Honorlock Chrome extension will step in and provide an “Unlock Assessment” button that will enter the password for test takers once clicked. The test taker never sees or needs to know the password, ensuring your exam remains completely secure and fully proctored. What the test taker will see to insert the password:

Proctoring & Security Settings

Customize your security options based on assessment requirements:

*The Use Side-Angle Camera webcam setting requires activation at the institution level. Please contact your Customer Success Manager if you are interested in learning about activating this settings.

Enable Environment Integrity. When off, no scan is required for the exam. When on, the test taker will be required to complete the Workspace Scan. When toggled on, the blue banner for the Honorlock Mobile Application will appear and indicate which steps may be completed on the Honorlock Mobile Application.(As indicated in the previous image)

If your organization utilizes the Honorlock Application, you can enable the enhanced Desktop Security and select the application you would like test takers to have access to while testing.

*Enhanced Desktop Security is an organization enablement. The feature must be enabled for the organization by the Customer Success Manager.

Test Taker Guidelines & Accommodations

Enable the Student Guidelines and clarifying information in the Additional Instructions section. Add any Accommodation information as well. For more information, please visit Accommodations with Honorlock.

For an in-depth explanation of each of these options, please scroll down to the Student Guidelines section of this guide.

Additional Instructions: Add custom rules or testing accommodations in the provided text field.

Note: Allowing books, notes, or scratch paper automatically prevents flags or Live Pop-In interventions if a test taker briefly moves partially out of webcam view.

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Set Exam Visibility to dictate whether test takers can view exam details outside scheduled dates.

Click the blue Create button to save settings and enable proctoring.

Key Best Practices for Exam Administrators

Clarify Starting Points: Remind test takers via course announcements or syllabus notes to launch their exam from the Honorlock tab/dashboard first, not directly from the third-party website.
Password Prompts: If a test taker is prompted to enter a password manually, they have skipped the Honorlock launch step. Direct them back to the Honorlock tab in the LMS.
Student Guide: Share the How to use Honorlock with a Universal Exam prior to test day to ensure a smooth authentication process.

Proctoring Settings

Record Webcam
Records HD video of the test taker’s face and testing environment using either the device’s built-in webcam or an external webcam.
Record Screen
Records HD video of the test taker’s laptop or desktop screen during the exam.
Record Web Traffic
Logs and monitors browser activity within Google Chrome throughout the exam session.
Test Taker Photo
Requires the test taker to capture a still photo before beginning the assessment.
Test Taker ID
Requires the test taker to capture a webcam image of a government-issued photo ID or institutional test taker ID. Honorlock verifies that the name on the ID matches the name listed in the LMS.
Calculators
Allows either a basic or scientific calculator during the assessment. Enabling one calculator option automatically disables the other.
Disable Copy/Paste
Prevents test takers from copying exam content and pasting it outside the assessment.
Disable Printing
Blocks access to the browser’s print function to prevent printing or exporting exam content.
BrowserGuard™
Honorlock’s secure browser feature that prevents access to applications outside of Google Chrome. Attempts to access external applications generate an automated flag for review during exam result evaluation. For additional details, refer to the BrowserGuard™ and Allowed Site URLs FAQ.
Allowed Site URLs
Permits access to specific external websites in a separate Chrome tab during the exam. Examples include e-textbooks, DESMOS, or other approved resources.
Each URL must be added individually by selecting “Add Site.” Links should also be included in the exam instructions or question stem so test takers can easily access them. Approved URLs are available before launching proctoring and during the exam through the test taker toolbar.
Simulated – Not Proctored
Provides a simulated proctoring experience without recording or flagging. This setting is intended only for low-stakes assessments.

Test Taker Guidelines

These preset instructions define what materials and behaviors are permitted during the assessment. They also inform Honorlock Proctors and Support staff of approved allowances.

Open Book Allowed
Permits use of a physical book or e-book during the assessment. If an e-book is allowed, the link must be included in the “Allowed Site URLs” section.

Notes Allowed
Permits reference to physical or digital notes during the exam.

Scratch Paper Allowed
Allows use of blank paper and a writing utensil during the assessment. Multiple sheets are permitted.

When Scratch Paper Allowed, Notes Allowed, or Open Book Allowed is enabled:

Test takers who are partially out of webcam view will not be flagged or have their exam paused.
Test takers who are completely out of view will be flagged.
For institutions using Live Proctoring services, Live Pop-Ins will not occur for test takers who are partially out of view under these settings.

Restroom Breaks Allowed
Permits test takers to leave webcam view briefly. When enabled, test takers may leave the testing area for up to five minutes without their exam being paused or flagged.
Institutions are encouraged to provide specific limits on duration or frequency in the Additional Instructions section.

Handheld Calculator
Permits use of a physical handheld calculator. Use of a calculator on a mobile phone is not permitted.

Hats Allowed
Permits baseball caps or hoodies during the assessment. Religious head coverings are always permitted.

Headphones Allowed
When enabled, test takers may wear headphones during the exam.
When disabled, wearing headphones will generate a high flag in session results. For Live Proctoring customers, a Live Pop-In will occur if headphones are worn when not permitted.

Take Exam in a Public Area
Permits completion of the assessment in environments such as libraries or coffee shops where others may be present. Test takers may not interact with others during the exam.
When enabled, Honorlock will not flag multiple faces detected in the webcam view.

Background Noise Allowed
Permits testing in environments with background conversation or ambient noise.

Mobile Phone Use Allowed
When enabled, permits test takers to use a mobile phone during the assessment.

Additional Information

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*Notice of Non-Affiliation and Disclaimer: Honorlock is an independent third-party tool that is not associated, authorized, endorsed, or sponsored by McGraw-Hill Education.

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