Time settings

You can do the following in the Time Settings section:

  • Disable access to tests
  • Change the date and time of the test
  • Change the test duration
Disabling access to tests

After a test is published, the test access is enabled by default. If you turn off test access, your test link will be available, but you will not be able to use it because the test becomes invalid.

Note: If you disable access during a test, then the candidates who are taking the test will be able to continue without interruptions, but new candidates will not be able to access the test.

To disable access to a test, follow these steps:

  1. Log into your HackerEarth account using your admin credentials.
  2. Click Assessments.
  3. Select the test for which you want to disable the test access.
  4. Click Overview.
  5. Under the Other details section, click the Test access button.

Your test access will be disabled.

Changing the date and time

You cannot edit the start date and time after candidates start the test.

Important: It is recommended that you do not change the start date and time after you have invited candidates to take the test. This will ensure that accurate reports are generated.

To change the date and time of the test, follow these steps:

  1. Log into your HackerEarth account using your admin credentials.
  2. Click Assessments.
  3. Select the test for which you want to change the date and time.
  4. Click Overview.
  5. Under the Other details section, click Starts on to set the starting date and time of the test.
  6. Click Ends on to set the date and time for ending the test.

This is how you can change the date and time of the test.

Changing the test duration

You cannot edit the test duration after candidates start the test.

Important: It is recommended that you do not change the test duration after you have invited candidates to take the test. This will ensure that accurate reports are generated.

To change the duration of a test, follow these steps:

  1. Log into your HackerEarth account using your admin credentials.
  2. Click Assessments.
  3. Select the test for which you want to change the test duration.
  4. Click Overview.
  5. Under the Overview section, clickScreenshot_from_2022-12-06_14-53-48.pngto change the test duration.

This is how you can change the test duration.