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Wep Page automation
I am working on project in which client uploads his details and it automatically opens itr portal uses details and reset the password and otp is asked from the client. But automation task is not working as the website doesnot allow any third party extension…
I am working on project in which client uploads his details and it automatically opens itr portal uses details and reset the password and otp is asked from the client. But automation task is not working as the website doesnot allow any third party extension to visit portal like playwright and puppeteer, what can i use to automate my work.
Collected discussion
Government and financial portals often try to fingerprint headless browsers where they try to check for things like missing plugins, canvas/WebGL quirks and unusual mouse and keyboard timing to block things that don't look like real humans. One thing to check first is whether you are running Playwright/Puppeteer headed or headless. Even a headed browser with a virtual display will help with those bot checks. If that still has problems you can try tools like "playwright-extra" with stealth or "undetected-chromedriver" which patch fingerprints that the sites check for. That is usually enough unless portals are using enterprise level bot control like CAPTCHAs or hard blocks. It is important to note that you should check your terms of service regarding automated access before building a big workaround. Some sites block automated logins and trying to circumvent them can get you flagged and blocked. Check if there is an official API or bulk-filing mechanism that can be a safer alternative even though it may be longer to set up.