Guide
CanvasTool Proctor Compatibility: What It Is and When You Need It
Proctor Compatibility is CanvasTool's paid add-on for students whose courses pair Canvas with proctoring software. Standard CanvasTool runs in your browser; proctored environments are more restricted, so Proctor Compatibility includes an additional desktop application alongside the browser side. Here's what it is, who actually needs it, and how setup works.
Key takeaways
Proctor Compatibility is a paid add-on for students whose courses pair Canvas with proctoring software.
It includes a desktop application alongside the standard browser setup.
You only need it if a course actually uses proctoring, so check your quiz details pages first.
It can be added at checkout with a toggle, and the total updates before you pay.
Do I need Proctor Compatibility?
You need it only if your courses use proctoring software with Canvas quizzes or exams. Quick check: open an upcoming quiz's details page in Canvas. If it mentions a proctoring requirement or launches through a proctoring tool, that course is proctored. If none of your courses mention proctoring, the standard CanvasTool plans are all you need, and you can add Proctor Compatibility later if a future course requires it.
What does Proctor Compatibility include?
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How does pricing work?
Proctor Compatibility is an add-on, not a separate product. At checkout, toggle it on and the total updates before you pay. Like all CanvasTool plans, it's a one-time payment tied to your plan duration, with no auto-renewal.
How do I install the Proctor Compatibility desktop app?
First complete the standard setup from the install guide (Tampermonkey, script import, key redemption). Then:
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What are the system requirements?
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Where do I get help with Proctor setup?
Proctor questions are handled through the support page, which connects to Discord. Include your OS version and the point where setup stopped; compatibility questions about a specific course setup can be checked there before you buy.