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
- Open the Test Flow you want to configure.
- Click the Settings gear icon.
- Navigate to Advanced Settings.
- In the Custom User Agent field, enter the user agent string you want to use.
- 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.