We’ve rebranded to reflect who we’ve become: a science-based, privacy-focused proctoring platform designed for modern education, certification, and workforce assessments. OctoProctor represents our commitment to smarter, more adaptable, and test-taker-friendly remote proctoring.
This release adds 2FA for admins and managers, boosts face detection speed by 45%, improves job tracking, and fixes key browser issues for smoother proctoring sessions.
Straight from the OctoProctor depths, here’s our latest release — OctoProctor v5.5.1. This version focuses on stronger authentication, smarter face detection, and smoother test-taker journeys across all browsers. Let’s dive into what’s new.
Security just leveled up. OctoProctor updates now include support for two-factor authentication (2FA) using time-based one-time password (TOTP) codes. The feature is available for Manager and Administrator roles. You can enable it right in your admin interface.
This update ensures an extra layer of security for administrative access. It helps institutions safeguard client data and comply with international security standards. Exam security starts long before test time — and this update makes your proctoring platform even more resilient.
Another highlight of this release is the improved performance of our face detection algorithm on the front end. Speed has increased by up to 45%. Frames per second (FPS) are higher, and one-shot duration in milliseconds is shorter.
For test takers, this means less CPU load on their browsers. Accuracy and detection quality stay the same. For institutions, it means more reliable live proctoring with fewer false alerts. The system works smoothly even in poor lighting. Online proctoring should be seamless without requiring powerful hardware or perfect conditions.
We’ve updated the Jobs interface to make it easier to follow what’s happening with your scheduled tasks. The fields now behave more logically and consistently.
These changes give administrators a clearer view of job progress and outcomes. This is especially useful for those managing hundreds (or even thousands) of sessions. The result is a better overall experience for administrators running remote proctoring sessions.
A better experience, regardless of how or where you connect. This release includes several important fixes for online proctoring sessions:
All OctoProctor Cloud users have already received the update — no action needed on your end. For on-premise or custom deployment customers, your customer success manager will be in touch with upgrade options.
As always, thank you for being part of our Octo journey. If you’d like to explore these new features in action, reach out — we’d love to show you how OctoProctor keeps advancing the future of proctoring software.
A: To provide an additional layer of protection for sensitive data and to support compliance with international security standards.
A: For OctoProctor Cloud users, 2FA for the Administrator role is available right away. Institutions can choose to enable it in their security settings. On-premise customers need to upgrade their OctoProctor version first, and we’re happy to help here.
A: The updated face detection algorithm reduces CPU load by up to 45% without sacrificing accuracy. Test-takers experience smoother performance and fewer disruptions during remote proctoring sessions.
A: The underlying process of live proctoring remains the same, but administrators and proctors will benefit from improved detection reliability, cleaner session management, and more stable browser behavior.
Online proctoring isn’t just about catching cheating — it’s about creating secure, smooth, and human-friendly assessment experiences at scale. With each release, OctoProctor pushes that vision further.
At OctoProctor, we do believe that every proctored exam should be fair, smooth, and stress-free — not just secure. Our overall mission is to make online proctoring as supportive and intuitive as possible. That’s why each new release of our remote proctoring software isn’t just about performance upgrades. It’s about enhancing user experience from every angle.
