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Guided access (kiosk mode) setup

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When preparing a QuickTest iPad for use in a standalone kiosk, there are certain settings you need to enable to make sure that your participants have a streamlined and easily accessible experience. These settings are referred to as "guided access" and they prevent the user from accessing anything on the iPad other than QuickTest.

Note: When using a QuickTest iPad in a standalone kiosk, ensure that your iPad is plugged in to prevent the battery from draining.

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To set up guided access

  1. Go to your iPad's settings.

  2. Once there, tap on Accessibility then scroll down and tap on Guided Access.

    A screenshot of an iPad's settings screen with Guided Access highlighted.
     

  3. Set the Guided Access toggle to ON.

    A screenshot of an iPad's settings screen with the Guided Access toggle highlighted.

  4. Once guided access is enabled, more options will appear. Tap Display Auto-Lock and set it to Never. Ensure this is done before continuing.

    A screenshot of an iPad's settings screen with the Display Auto-Lock setting highlighted.
    A screenshot of an iPad's settings screen with the option Never highlighted.

  5. Your Guided Access settings should now look like this.

    A screenshot of an iPad's settings screen with the Accessibility setting highlighted.
     

  6. Once your settings are enabled, tap on Display and Brightness. Set Auto-Lock to Never here as well.

    A screenshot of an iPad's settings screen with the Display and Brightness setting highlighted.

  7. You can now start a guided access session

To start a guided access session

  1. Open the app that you would like to use in guided access mode (in this case, QuickTest).
  2. Press the Home button three times to turn on guided access.
  3. Tap Start.

Your iPad is now configured to run as a standalone kiosk.

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