Set Exam Passwords or Access Codes

Summary

Instructions for adding a password or access code to Blackboard tests

How do I set a password (Original) or access code (Ultra) on a test in Blackboard?

Blackboard Original

Open Original course.
Create the exam or select next to existing exam and choose Edit the Test Options.
In test options, locate Password field.
Click check box to enable a password.
Enter the desired password for the test.
Click Submit.

Blackboard Ultra

Open the Ultra course.
Access Content tab.
Create or open the exam.
Within Assessment Settings, under Assessment Security, select Add access code.
Toggle Access code not required to ON.
An access code is randomly generated. You can:
- Copy code
- Refresh code
- Hide/View code.
Click Save to apply changes.
Click Save to save overall Assessment Settings.

Article ID: 2062

Created

Mon 3/21/16 8:45 AM

Modified

Thu 11/6/25 11:25 AM