Can I use Autify Connect to test localhost websites?

Yes, you can use Autify Connect to test websites running on localhost.
However, it will not work correctly if the target URL of the scenario links to a local host or local network, such as http://localhost and 127.0.0.1.
Therefore, please use one of the following methods to run tests:

1. Use [localhost.autify.com](http://localhost.autify.com).
   We have an FQDN pointing to 127.0.0.1. You can use this FQDN instead of [localhost](<http://localhost>) or 127.0.0.1.
   If you have already recorded a test scenario with a hostname such as [localhost](<http://localhost>), you can use the URL Replacement feature in the test plan.

2. Use another IP address, such as http://192.168.86.92:3000/.

3. Edit the hosts file and set the application alias as follows:

   127.0.0.1       local.your-application.com
   ::1             local.your-application.com
   

The hosts file is usually located at the following path:

Note that the following hostnames are not supported (this is not an exhaustive list).
If you record a scenario using these hostnames, you will need to implement one of the methods described above.

localhost
*.localhost
[::1]
127.0.0.1/8
169.254/16
[FE80::]/10

Tests using Windows OS, for example, will also recognize loopback.

If none of the above works, please contact Autify support.