Authentication & Credentials

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Credential Management Basics

What is it? A secure vault for storing login info (username, password, 2FA keys) that workflows use automatically. Why use it:

• 🔒 End-to-end encrypted
• ⚡ One-click authorization
• 🛡️ Supports 2FA
• 📊 Complete usage logs

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Add Credentials

Step 1: Go to Credential Center → Add Step 2: Fill in basic info

• Name: e.g., “My Instagram Account”
• Service: e.g., “instagram.com”

Step 3: Add login fields

• Match what the website shows
• Example: Email = [email protected]
• Click “Add Another Identifier” if needed

Step 4 (optional): Set up 2FA

• Get your Authenticator key from the website
• Paste into 2FA Key field
• (Only Authenticator apps supported—email/SMS coming soon)

Step 5: Click “Confirm”

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Use Credentials in Workflows

Method 1: From Credential Center

1. Select credential → Click “Authorize”
2. Choose workflows to use it for
3. Click “Authorize” to confirm

Method 2: From Workflow Settings

1. Open workflow → Start Node
2. Enable “Use Stored Credentials”
3. Click “Settings” to add/select credentials

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Auto-Login Options

Option A: Prompt each run

• Best for: Different accounts each time
• How: Enable “Prompt for credentials”
• User enters login info when running workflow

Option B: Use stored credentials (recommended)

• Best for: Automated/scheduled workflows
• How: Enable “Use stored credentials”
• Workflows auto-login without prompts

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What 2FA Is Supported?

✅ Supported:

• Authenticator apps (Google, Authy, Microsoft)

📅 Coming soon:

• Email verification codes
• SMS verification codes

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LinkedIn + 2FA Setup

Complete walkthrough:

1. Enable 2FA on LinkedIn
   1. Settings → Security → Two-factor authentication
   2. Choose Authenticator App
   3. LinkedIn generates QR code + secret key
2. Copy your key
   1. Copy the text key (below QR code)
   2. Keep it secure
3. Add to BrowserAct
   1. Credential Center → Add
   2. Name: LinkedIn
   3. Email: [email protected]
   4. Password: your-password
   5. 2FA Key: paste from LinkedIn
   6. Click “Confirm”
4. Authorize credential
   1. Credential Center → Select LinkedIn
   2. Click “Authorize” → Select workflows
   3. Click “Authorize” again
5. Use in workflow
   1. Open workflow → Start Node
   2. Enable “Use Stored Credentials”
   3. Select your LinkedIn credential
   4. Done! Auto-login works now ✅

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Troubleshooting: Login Fails

Quick checklist: Start by verifying these common issues:

• Password has expired or been changed
• Account is locked or suspended
• Usename/email contains typos or extra spaces
• Two-factor authentication is not configured correctly

Still stuck? Contact us with: Task ID, error message, 2FA screenshot