Jmeter testing for Login

Question

I have to test a web-app for login using Jmeter.

How is that done?

Should I give the path of the login page in the HTTP Request sampler and add the username and password to the login config element?

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 16 '16 at 07:57

It needs to be realistic hence your test should be designed as follows:

HTTP GET Request (simulate opening Login page with a browser)
- Post Processor to fetch dynamic parameters values (if any)
HTTP POST Request (login event itself) where you pass your credentials and dynamic parameters
- (optional) Response Assertion to verify that user is really logged i

I would also recommend adding HTTP Cookie Manager to represent browser cookies and deal with cookie-based authentication.

See How To Use JMeter For Login Authentication guide for step-by-step overview and demo

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