How to Pass Credentials in a URL in Virtuoso

Article Overview:

This article will cover how you can achieve the following:

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to include credentials (username and password) in a URL when accessing a website that requires authentication in Virtuoso.

Problem Statement:

When a website's domain requires authentication, you may need to pass login credentials (username and password) directly in the URL to gain access. This can be useful for automating navigation to secured web pages.

Solution:

For websites requiring authentication as part of the domain, t o pass credentials as part of the URL, use the following format:

https://username:password@domain

Example:  http://username:password@localhost:4040/lgserver/admin/operations/overview/

This format allows you to include the username and password as part of the URL, which will grant you access to the authenticated domain.

Special Characters in Password:

If your password contains special characters (e.g., @, #, $, etc.), you'll need to encode the credentials to avoid issues with URL interpretation. Use the format below:

https:// + encodeURIComponent($Username) + ":" + encodeURIComponent($Password) + $URL

This approach ensures that any special characters in your credentials are correctly encoded for URL usage.

Note: Always ensure that passing credentials in the URL is permitted by the website and does not pose security risks, as it can expose sensitive information.