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This article describes the RPA Browser functionality to log in.
For a full list of available functions, please read BROWSER functions.
Description
The BROWSER Log in function allows you to log in.
Setting it up
To use the BROWSER Log in function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=browser-login}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the BROWSER Log in function
- Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
- On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
- From here you can select the BROWSER Log in option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Element selector | Yes | Text | – | Selector to identify the username field. |
| Selector type | Yes | Select | XPath | Method to locate the element. |
| Username | Yes | Text | – | The username to enter. |
| Scroll into view | No | Boolean | Off | Scroll to the element first. |
| Visible only | No | Boolean | Off | Only interact with visible elements. |
Output variables
This action does not produce any output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Element not found | The login field could not be found. |
| Login failed | The login was not successful. |
Tips
- Store credentials in variables rather than hard-coding them in the action.