How to Use Multiple Windows in Chrome with Selenium WebDriver and Switch Tabs When Needed

Discover how to effectively manage multiple tabs in Chrome using Selenium WebDriver, ensuring you can switch between them seamlessly to handle tasks like obtaining OTPs for email verification.
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How to Use Multiple Windows in Chrome with Selenium WebDriver and Switch Tabs When Needed

Managing multiple browser tabs while using Selenium WebDriver can be a challenging task, especially when you need to gather information from one tab while performing actions in another. If you've faced issues with maintaining context on a webpage while needing information, you're not alone. In this guide, we will explore how to open multiple tabs in Chrome with Selenium and switch between them effectively, particularly in the context of obtaining a One-Time Password (OTP) for account verification.

Understanding the Problem

Let's set the scene: You need to register on a site like Twitter using a temporary email service. The steps would typically involve:

Opening a temporary email website.

Copying the email to use for registration.

Navigating to Twitter to complete the signup form.

Returning to the temporary email site to retrieve an OTP for email verification.

The crux of the issue arises when you navigate away from the temporary email site, which causes you to lose the email address necessary for verification. Consequently, this makes it impossible to retrieve the OTP if you have to close the original tab.

The Issue Explained

When you use the command driver.get("https://tempail.com/en/");, you're loading the temporary email site in the browser tab. Later, when you call driver.get("https://mobile.twitter.com/");, this loads the Twitter page in the same tab — and you've lost access to the temporary email site.

To bypass this issue, we can leverage multiple tabs within the Chrome browser.

The Solution

To resolve the problem of maintaining access to your temporary email while creating an account on Twitter, we can open a new tab and switch back and forth as needed.

Step-by-Step Implementation

Here’s how to implement this in your Selenium automation:

Open the Temporary Email Site:

Maximize the browser window and navigate to the temporary email service.

Retrieve the email for use in registration.

Open a New Tab for Twitter:

Use JavascriptExecutor to open a new tab for the Twitter signup page.

Switch focus to the new tab.

Complete the Twitter Signup Form:

Input the necessary details and submit the form.

Switch Back for OTP:

Return to the temporary email tab to retrieve the OTP.

Switch back to Twitter to complete the verification process.

Sample Code

Here is a sample code snippet demonstrating these steps:

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Conclusion

Managing multiple tabs in Selenium WebDriver can greatly enhance your automation workflows, especially in scenarios where verification through email is needed. By implementing the solution above, you can seamlessly switch between tabs, ensuring that you can complete your tasks without losing valuable information.

With this knowledge, you can elevate your automation skills and tackle tasks efficiently.

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