Custom User Agent

CheckView allows you to set a custom user agent string for each test flow. This can help bypass bot detection mechanisms that block requests based on the default browser user agent.

When to Use a Custom User Agent

  • Bot detection bypass: Some security plugins or CDN services block automated browser traffic based on the user agent string. Setting a custom user agent that mimics a standard browser can help avoid these blocks.
  • Testing specific user agents: Verify how your site behaves when accessed by specific browsers or devices.

How to Configure

  1. Open the Test Flow you want to configure.
  2. Click the Settings gear icon.
  3. Navigate to Advanced Settings.
  4. In the Custom User Agent field, enter the user agent string you want to use.
  5. Click Save changes.

Important Notes

  • The custom user agent replaces the default Chrome user agent for all requests in the test.
  • If left blank, CheckView uses the default Chrome user agent.
  • The custom user agent is specific to each test flow and does not affect other test flows.

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