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Log in to Octoparse

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Definition and Usage

This command allows you to sign in to Octoparse using your account credentials. It authenticates your user account and provides access to Octoparse's web scraping features.


Parameter Values

Input parameters

Parameter

Description

Possible Values

Required

Options / Notes

Username/

Email

Enter your Octoparse username or email

Text

Yes

Case sensitive

Password

Enter your Octoparse account password

Text

Yes

Entered as a secure field

Error handling

Parameter Name

Description

Throw error & stop

When an error occurs, the action will trigger an error and stop the execution of the entire app.

Retry command

If an error occurs, the action will retry the command in an attempt to resolve the issue and continue the process.

Ignore error & continue

When an error occurs, the action will be ignored, and the workflow will continue without interruption.

Variables produced

This action produces a variable that stores the access token obtained after successful authentication. This token can be used for subsequent operations that require authentication.


Using Variables in Conditions

You can use variables in the input fields by clicking on the {x} icon. This allows you to use dynamically generated or previously stored values for the username or password parameters. For example, you might store credentials in variables earlier in your workflow and reference them here for secure login.


Notes

  • Ensure your Octoparse credentials are correct before executing this command; incorrect credentials will result in authentication failure.

  • The access token is automatically generated upon successful login and stored in the specified variable.

  • This command requires an active internet connection to communicate with Octoparse servers.

  • For security reasons, consider storing sensitive information like passwords in encrypted variables.

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