Auth Storage State
Save a logged-in browser state so later tests can skip login.
What you'll learn
- Reuse a saved login state.
- Avoid signing in before every test.
- Keep auth setup in one place.
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Auth Storage State
Save a logged-in browser state so later tests can skip login.
Big Picture
One small picture can make this idea easier to hold.
Fresh login every time
- Slower runs.
- More login steps.
- More chances to fail.
- Good for login tests.
Saved storage state
- Faster runs.
- Less setup.
- Stable repeat access.
- Good for signed-in flows.
VerdictUse saved state for most signed-in tests.
How It Moves
Short steps make the flow easier to see.
Log in once
Open the app and sign in in a setup test.
Save the state
Write cookies and storage to a file.
Reuse it later
Load the file before each test that needs auth.
Skip the form
Start the test already signed in.
Step By Step
This is the same idea, stretched across time.
- 1
Create one login step
Sign in in a setup test.
- 2
Save the session
Store cookies and storage to a file.
- 3
Load it in tests
Start each signed-in test with that file.
- 4
Update when expired
Make a new saved state if login changes.
One Small Model
Think of this like a tiny card you can keep in your pocket.
StorageState
5 fieldsQuick Check
What is storage state used for?
Map It
One more picture helps you see where this lesson matters most.
Auth setup choices
Manual login
Slow but clear
Best choice
Save once, reuse often
One-off setup
Good for a single auth test
Fastest runs
Many signed-in tests