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Moderated Testing Technical Requirements

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Userlytics’ Live Conversations feature allows you to conduct advanced, moderated usability tests with clients from right within our platform. Below are the technical requirements needed to successfully join a Moderated Test session:

Browser 

  • Latest version of Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge

Bandwidth

  • Wired connection preferred, if possible, to avoid drops
  • Minimum bandwidth is 600kbps (up/down) and recommended is 1.5 Mbps (up/down)
  • Avoid using a VPN connection

Video specifications

  • Video resolutions — browsers:
  • 1280 x 720
  • 640 x 480
  • 320 x 240
  • VP8 video format (the WebRTC standard)

Firewall

Our services require access to specific ports. At a minimum, the following requirements must be met:

Processor and RAM

  • RAM: 4GB Minimum
  • Processor: Dual Core 2Ghz or Higher (i3/i5/i7 or AMD equivalent).
  • For optimum screen sharing performance on laptops we recommend a quad core processor or higher.
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Additional recommendations

  • Headsets with microphone for improved sound quality
  • Avoid using wireless headsets to prevent intermittent connection.
  • HD webcam for better results
  • No software restrictions in order to screen-share via browser
  • If you are using a Mac computer and cannot share your screen please follow these instructions: How Moderators can Enable Screen Recording on macOS

Test your hardware and network connectivity. 

Video Tutorial – Join a desktop study as a Participant.

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