You can auto save test login after verify by using FakeSignup's persistent storage feature in conjunction with its temporary email inbox. This allows you to complete the entire signup flow, including email verification, and then have the generated credentials saved for future use without needing to re-run the entire process.
When testing signup flows that require email verification, the process often stops after the user submits the form and waits for an OTP or verification link. Manually checking the inbox, copying the code, and returning to the form is tedious and breaks the automation flow. FakeSignup's "Full Auto" premium feature, combined with its ability to save accounts, addresses this by persisting the generated login details after successful verification.
The Challenge of Email Verification in Automated Testing
Many signup processes include a mandatory email verification step. This is a security measure to ensure the provided email address is valid and belongs to the user. For automated testing, this presents a significant hurdle. You need a way to:
- Receive the verification email instantly.
- Extract the OTP or verification link.
- Apply this code or follow the link within the active test session.
- Ideally, preserve the created account details for subsequent test runs.
Without a proper solution, test scripts stall at this point. You're forced to either manually intervene, which defeats the purpose of automation, or implement complex, brittle solutions to manage temporary inboxes and code extraction. This is especially problematic for repeated test runs or when testing different scenarios that require multiple signups.
Automating the Verification Step with FakeSignup
FakeSignup provides a built-in temporary email inbox and a Chrome extension that simplifies this process. For the full automation, including saving the account, you'll need the premium "Full Auto" feature. This allows the extension to not only capture the OTP but also to trigger the saving of the generated username and password.
The extension operates by monitoring incoming emails to its temporary inbox. When a verification email arrives, it automatically extracts the OTP or link. This extracted information is then directly injected back into the form, completing the verification without manual intervention.
How to Auto Save Test Login After Verify
To auto save test login after verify, you'll want to ensure your FakeSignup extension is configured to save accounts and you're using the "Full Auto" feature to handle the OTP.
Here's a step-by-step guide:
- Install FakeSignup: If you haven't already, install the FakeSignup extension. You can find it on the Chrome Web Store: FakeSignup on the Chrome Web Store.
- Enable "Full Auto" (Premium): Access the FakeSignup extension's settings. Locate and enable the "Full Auto" option. This is the feature that allows for automatic OTP/link handling and subsequent account saving.
- Configure Account Saving: Within the extension's settings, ensure the "Save Accounts" option is enabled. This tells FakeSignup to store the generated username, password, and any other relevant credentials in your browser's local storage after a successful signup and verification.
- Initiate Signup: Navigate to the website you are testing. Use FakeSignup to fill out the signup form. The extension will generate a unique email address, username, and password.
- Monitor Verification: Submit the form. FakeSignup will automatically monitor its temporary inbox for the verification email.
- Automatic Verification & Saving: Once the email arrives, FakeSignup's "Full Auto" feature will extract the OTP or link and input it into the form. Upon successful verification, the "Save Accounts" setting will trigger, persisting the login details.
- Access Saved Credentials: To access your saved credentials, open the FakeSignup extension. You will see a list of accounts that have been successfully signed up and saved, along with their respective login details.
Benefits of Persistent Test Accounts
Saving test login details after email verification offers several advantages:
- Time Savings: You avoid repetitive form filling and manual email checking for every test run.
- State Preservation: The created test account remains available, allowing you to test subsequent flows like password resets, profile updates, or login attempts without needing to re-register.
- Consistency: Ensures you are always using the same test accounts, reducing variability in your test results.
- Efficient Regression Testing: Easily re-run tests on existing accounts to catch regressions without a full signup cycle.
Considerations for "Full Auto"
The "Full Auto" feature is a premium offering within FakeSignup. While it significantly streamlines the testing process for email-verified signups, it requires a subscription. Saved accounts are stored locally in your Chrome browser's storage. This means they are tied to the specific browser profile you are using. If you clear your browser data or switch browsers without exporting your saved accounts, they will be lost. FakeSignup does not offer cloud-based storage for these accounts.