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:
- Navigate to the site's login page.
- Enter username and password, then submit.
- 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:
- Set Initialize browser state from: to Flow ID.
- 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
- Record login flow (include 2FA/CAPTCHA).
- Copy the Flow ID.
- Initialize browser state in Autonomous mode using Flow ID.
- 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.