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Candidate Preflight & System Requirements
Operating system, camera, display, and network requirements for taking a Clevid assessment.
Before your assessment timer starts, the Clevid Desktop Client runs a quick Preflight Check so you can verify your camera, microphone, display setup, and internet connection with zero time pressure.
Supported operating systems & hardware
| Requirement | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 (21H2+) or Windows 11 (64-bit) | macOS 13 Ventura, macOS 14 Sonoma, or macOS 15 Sequoia |
| Processor & RAM | 64-bit processor, minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended) | Apple Silicon (M-series) or Intel processor, minimum 8 GB RAM |
| Free Disk Space | 350 MB temporary space for video buffering | 350 MB temporary space for video buffering |
| Camera & Audio | Working webcam and microphone | Working built-in or USB webcam and microphone |
| Internet Connection | 1.5 Mbps upload / 2.0 Mbps download (handles brief drops automatically) | 1.5 Mbps upload / 2.0 Mbps download (handles brief drops automatically) |
Pre-exam checklist
To pass preflight smoothly on the first try:
- Unplug extra monitors: If your assessment requires a single screen, disconnect secondary HDMI, DisplayPort, Sidecar, or AirPlay monitors before starting.
- Close screen-sharing & overlay apps: Quit applications that place floating overlays or record the screen (such as Discord Overlay, game overlays, or remote desktop tools like AnyDesk and TeamViewer).
- Allow camera & microphone permissions:
- On macOS: Open System Settings → Privacy & Security and enable Camera, Microphone, and Screen Recording for
Clevid Client. - On Windows: Make sure Settings → Privacy & security → Camera / Microphone allows desktop apps to use your camera and mic.
- On macOS: Open System Settings → Privacy & Security and enable Camera, Microphone, and Screen Recording for