Is there a way to mask credentials of the application under test from traces?

You can mask any input data using trace parameters. Expand the parameter tab of the step you want to mask. Replace the sensitive credential in the default value field with a placeholder value (any value). Now, note the parameter name, this is the parameter you need to define in an API call to execute traces. […]

How do I change my password?

Logout, go to https://qa.usetrace.com, click “LOG IN,”then click “Forgot your password?” Enter your email and click reset. You will receive an email with the password reset link.  Alternatively, go to https://team.qa.usetrace.com/#reset-password and fill in your email.

Why do I get the error message “Could not click an element on the page”?

There are three possible reasons for this error.  First, the locators may not match. See “Configure locators” in the failed step and verify that the locators are correct. Usetrace locators are css, id, name, xpath, and link_text. See the W3School documentation for CSS and XPath to learn how to write these locators manually.  Second, the […]

How do I block Google Analytics?

Usetrace browsers come from the IP addresses “52.213.205.23, 52.209.16.51 and 54.78.145.195”. In Google Analytics, you can filter this IP out by 1) going to Admin -> Account -> All Filters -> + NEW FILTER 2) or by going to Admin -> Filters -> New Filter -> Exclude IP addresses 52.213.205.23, 52.209.16.51 and 54.78.145.195 and on […]

How do I create a check for a randomly generated text?

Start by creating a check step. Then, press “Configure locators” on the check step and scroll down to “Check for: Text”. Finally, ensure the word “random” is included in the field. See the tutorial Random User for details.