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Before you begin your IELTS Online test, you will be asked to take a photo of yourself and the photo page of your identification document with the camera on your laptop or desktop computer. Follow the steps below to make sure you're doing it correctly.

IELTS Online: How to take a photo - Introduction

IELTS Online: How to take a photo

To make sure your photo is accepted, follow these simple steps: 

  • The room is well-lit.  

  • Make sure your light is on and you can be clearly seen 

  • Your face is visible and you are not wearing a hat or face covering 

  • Position your face or the photo page of your ID in the centre of the circle on the screen 

  • Click take photo