Using a Logged-In Browser State for Autonomous Runs

When you need Donobu to run tests or flows that require an authenticated session, you can reuse the browser state captured during a manual login. Follow these steps to record your login flow, extract its ID, and use it to initialize browser state in autonomous mode.

Prerequisites

A valid user account on the target website.

Basic familiarity with manual and autonomous modes in Donobu Studio.

1. Creating Your First Flow

• Open Manual Mode: Launch Donobu Studio and select Manual.
• Start Flow: Enter the URL of the site you want to log into and click Start Manual.
• Record Login:
  1. Navigate to the site's login page.
  2. Enter username and password, then submit.
  3. Complete any 2-factor authentication or CAPTCHA prompts.
• Verify Authentication: Ensure you're logged in (e.g., profile icon appears).
• Stop Recording: Press the stop button or close browser to end the flow once authenticated.

2. Copy the Flow ID

• Copy the Flow ID of the manual flow

Example ID: 5f8d3b44-1a2c-4eb7-9f24-6a98c0d3d6fe

3. Initialize Browser State (Autonomous Mode)

• Switch to Autonomous mode in Donobu Studio.
• Under Options:
  1. Set Initialize browser state from: to Flow ID.
  2. Paste the copied Flow ID.
• Add objective for the autonomous flow.

The flow will now launch with your logged-in session loaded.

4. Verify and Run

• Trigger the autonomous flow.
• Observe Donobu restoring your logged-in session and executing steps without requiring login.

Quick Recap

1. Record login flow (include 2FA/CAPTCHA).
2. Copy the Flow ID.
3. Initialize browser state in Autonomous mode using Flow ID.
4. Run - Donobu reuses the logged-in session.

By following these steps, you can securely reuse authenticated sessions and streamline your tests without exposing credentials in scripts.