Login instructions & try-out exam for off-campus remote proctored exams
The try-out exam allows you to practice an off-campus proctored exam. It also serves as a test to ensure everything is working correctly.
The login procedure for the try-out exam is nearly identical to that of the real exam. If you successfully follow all the steps below, you will be fully prepared for the actual exam. Please note that you have up to 4 attempts per week to complete the try-out!
For the exact date and time of your real exam, please check TimeEdit or myWURtoday.
This manual will show:
Recordings from the try-out exam are not saved and results will not be graded.
Before you start
- Read the Rules on remote proctored exams
- Prepare yourself, your room and your equipment
- Download the Pruefster app:
For Android:

For iPhone\iPad:

How to login to a remote proctored exam
Important: For your real exam, you can skip step 1. You will automatically receive an email with a link to open your exam in the remote proctoring software.
To start the try-out exam, follow the instructions below.
Go to https://examsupport.wur.nl/tryout-offcampus and fill in the form: Enter your full name and WUR email address and click Register. (Only enter your private email address when you have no WUR email address.)
You have now registered for the exam and will receive an email from [email protected] with a link to start the remote proctored exam.


System check
You're now ready to start your proctored session.
Proctored session
Roomscan
Final check
Start your try-out exam
For students with a WUR account: After logging in to your WUR account, you will see this Ans login page. Click on Log in with your school account and select Wageningen University & Research.
For professionals: Fill in your email and your Ans password and click on Log in.
Note: In the top right an Exam Information window will pop up. The exam password is displayed in this window, which you will have to fill in in step 21. If you close this window, you can reopen it later.
If you close the Exam Information window, you can reopen it later:

Read the instructions, and scroll down to the bottom of the page to insert the exam access code to continue to the exam. You can find the access code by clicking on the Exam Information button as shown in step 19.

If you encounter any problems during the exam, you can use the chat on the right side of the screen to contact Pruefster support for technical issues. If the problem is in your Ans exam/WUR pages you can call the WUR examination support number: +31 317 48 88 81 (or 0317 48 88 81). When you call support your call is registered and the usage of your mobile phone will not be flagged as suspicious.
For further questions about problems and issues, please visit: Getting ready for an online exam
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