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Can you take the GED test online?

Yes, in most states. The official online GED is taken at home on your own computer, watched by a live proctor through your webcam. It’s the real test, with the same scores, not a shortcut. To book it, you first need a “Likely to Pass” score on the GED Ready practice test. Be careful with sites that promise a GED “100% online” for a fee. The only real GED is taken through GED.com.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

What you need to test online

  • A “Likely to Pass” (green) score on GED Ready for that subject, from the last 60 days. Schedule the online test within 60 days of getting it.
  • A computer with a webcam and reliable internet
  • A private room with four walls, a closed door and no distractions
  • A valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, learner’s permit or state ID. Military IDs aren’t accepted.
  • To be physically in the United States while you test
  • If you’re under 18: your state’s rules apply, and a parent or guardian with ID must be with you at check-in

How test day works

Log in to GED.com 30 minutes before your appointment to launch the test. At check-in you take a photo of yourself, photos of your ID and photos of your workspace. A proctor watches through the webcam the whole time.

You can’t use your own calculator online. You get an on-screen calculator, a scratch pad and a whiteboard tool instead. If you sign in 15 or more minutes late, or a technical problem on your side stops the test, it counts as a no-show.

States where online testing isn’t offered

As of October 2026, GED.com lists no online testing in Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, New York, West Virginia or Wyoming. Some others, such as Alabama, Indiana, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, list it as limited. Iowa and Maine don’t list GED testing at all. Minimum ages for online testing also vary, from 16 in many states to 18 in others like California and Maryland.

Retakes online

If you don’t pass a subject online, you can retake it once right away. After that, you wait 60 days between attempts. You don’t need a new GED Ready score to retake, but discounted retakes aren’t available online.

Free and paid GED classes online

Most people searching for “GED classes online” want to study at home, and that’s easy to do. Free: GED Testing Service’s test previews, Khan Academy and many local adult education programs, which often run online or hybrid classes. Paid: GED Live (live classes from GED Testing Service and Kaplan), the GED & Me app and courses like GED Academy. See our where-to-learn page for prices.

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Sources: GED Testing Service and 4 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.