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This document has been sent with your invitation letter.  \nMarch 2026  \nQuick instructions  \nOpen invitation Letter  \nAccess in the Single Candidate Portal  \nClick TAO Portal link  \nLog in to the TAO portal  \n1  \n2  \nLog in before start time  \nEnsure login a few minutes before the test  \nRead instructions   \nIt is crucial that you thoroughly review the detailed candidate instructions provided after these quick instructions.  \nEnsure you understand the rules and procedures related to EPSO tests.  \nTAO support   \nTechnical setup requirements  \n• Download Proctorio extension:  \n[https://getproctorio.com/](https://getproctorio.com/)  \n• Administrator rights on your computer  \n• System:  \n• Microsoft Windows 10+ / Apple MacOS  \n10. 15+ / Ubuntu (18 .04+) / Chrome (58+)  \n• Browser: Chrome/Edge  \n• Note: Mobile devices/Tablets are not supported  \n• Free RAM: 2GB / Free Disk Space: 250 MB  \n• Processor: Intel Pentium, Apple MI, Arm  \n• Upload speed: .092- .244 Mbps  \n• Camera + microphone: Required with record video  \n• Disabled antivirus/firewall  \n• Laptop with charger  \n• Single screen only  \n• Mouse and keyboard  \n• ID document (required)  \n• Mousepad  \n• Tissues  \n• Drink (no label)  \n Forbidden  \n• Mobile phones  \n• Docking station  \n• Other persons in room  \n• Headphones/Earbuds and similar  \n• Writing materials  \n• Books/notes/paper  \nImportant reminders   \n Risk of disqualification without a retest if any listed condition occurs  \n• Incorrect peripheral setup  \n• Not completing technical prerequisite check  \n• Missing valid ID  \n• Not following environment and desk check procedures  \n• Moving out of camera view  \n• Another person in room  \n• Talking or reading out loud  \n• Using unauthorised devices  \nYou can consult these Instructions at anytime during your testing, as a PDF attachment on the TAO platform.  \nOn the day of the test  \nBefore testing  \nLogging in  \nOpen invitation, click TAO Portal link, click EU Login; log in on time, click Start  \nIdentity check  \nPerform ID check (with a valid official photo identity document)  \nRoom & desk scan  \nClear any prohibited items. 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Disable Local Proxy Server (Microsoft Windows & Apple MAC) _________ 8  \n2.3. Personal identification documents____________________________________ 9  \n2.4. Environment requirements _________________________________________ 9  \n3. Before the test day _________________________________________________ 11  \n3.1. Public TAO sessions _______________________________________________ 11  \n3.2. Sign in (TAO portal) _______________________________________________ 11  \n3.3. Adding the Proctorio browser extension______________________________ 12  \n3.4. Mandatory technical prerequisite check ______________________________ 12  \n3.5. Proctorio check-in process _________________________________________ 13  \n3.5.1. 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