HOW TO UNBLOCK PORTS FOR SELENIUM

What is Selenium?

Selenium is an open-source tool that automates web browsers. It provides a single interface that lets you write test scripts in programming languages like Ruby, Java, NodeJS, PHP, Perl, Python, and C#, among others.

Which port helps you to use Selenium?

Selenium server’s default port number is 4444.

How to Use Selenium?

• We can use the selenium by selecting “Selenium IDE from the Tools menu in Firefox.
• By default, when the IDE comes up it has recording turned on. Go to a website that you want to record, click on the record button and begin the browsing task(s). 
• we will notice that as we click and type in the browser the IDE is recording everything we are doing. 
• When we are done, simply end recording and click on the green arrow to play back the script you just created.

What is Port Forwarding ADD-ON?

Port forwarding is a technique that is used to allow external devices access to computer services on private networks. It does this by mapping an external port to an internal IP address and port. Most online gaming Applications will require you to configure port forwarding on your home router. 

Why PureVPN Is Helpful for Selenium?

• If you have been provided access to VPN network that would make it much easier to run your code. You just need to keep your computer connected to VPN and run your code as you normally do.
• A VPN tool uses end-to-end encryption that helps you to secure your data.
• Securely connect to your business cloud, no matter what device you are using. Since a VPN is encrypted and remotely hosted, you can log in from anywhere without the risk of a security breach.

How to Use a Port Forwarding Add-on with a VPN

Another easy way to open ports on your router is to use a VPN that offers port forwarding. Forwarding ports using a VPN is much easier than manually configuring the router, especially when there are many many ports to open for many many games. Using a port forwarding add-on can help get around NAT firewalls and also encrypt your internet connection.

You can either connect a VPN before you apply port forwarding rules on a router or afterward. The idea is to protect your direct line of communication from unknown requests and DDoS attacks.

Here’s how to use our Port Forwarding Add-on:

• Subscribe and install the PureVPN app.
• Sign in using your login credentials.
• Go to the port forwarding section.
• Select Enable specific port, enter the port number 4444.
• Click on Apply and you are done.

FAQ:

Q.1 What are the advantages of Selenium?

Advantages of Selenium: 

• It is an Open source. 
• Simple, Easy to install, Easy to work. 
• Selenium IDE is the only flavor of Selenium that allows you to record user activity on the browser window. 
• Can also record user actions in most of the popular languages like Java, C#, Perl, and Ruby. 
• It will not record any operation that you do on your computer apart from the events on the Firefox browser window. 
• During recording, if you right-click on any element it will show all the selenium commands available. 
• we can also edit the existing command, by selecting it and editing on the boxes available. 
• we can also insert/delete commands by choosing the appropriate option after right-clicking. 
• Choose the appropriate run option “i.e. walk, run or test runner and review your results.

Q.2 What are the disadvantages of Selenium?

Disadvantages of Selenium: 

• Limitation in terms of browser support (It runs only in Mozilla). Scripts written using Selenium IDE can be used for other browsers only if it is used with Selenium RC or Selenium Core. 
• We can’t run the recorded script if it is converted to Java, C#, Ruby etc. 
• Not allowed to write manual scripts like conditions and Loops for Data-Driven Testing 
• There is no option to verify images.

Q.3 Is Port Forwarding Safe?

Yes and no. You are actually poking holes in your router by port forwarding. Nothing is ever safe online, and there’s always an underlying risk. On the other hand, you can’t connect to a game server or an external network without applying port forwarding rules. This leaves you vulnerable but only to specific traffic, and if the external device can’t communicate with you, it’s game over for them.

Q.4 Can VPN services be trusted?

Yes, VPN services can be trusted because they are reliable to protect your privacy and security online. VPNs work by encrypting all your traffic and sending it through a remote server location. This ensures that your data is protected from prying eyes and that you remain anonymous while online.

Q.5 Does PureVPN hide your identity?

Yes. Certainly, PureVPN is undoubtedly the fastest and safest way to mask IP addresses, and it helps you to hide your IP without any issue. VPN also offers good security features that keep you anonymous while surfing the Internet.