Many pages require you to log in before you can see the content you want to monitor - internal dashboards, team wikis, customer portals, membership sites, etc. Changeflow can log in automatically for you using Page Actions.
The Solution
When creating or editing your source, use the Actions to perform on page field (found in Advanced Settings) to provide your login credentials:
Login with [email protected] password MyPassword123
Changeflow will log in automatically before checking for changes, so you'll always see the authenticated content.
Common Login Patterns
Basic login:
Login with [email protected] SecretPass456
Login then navigate to specific page:
Login with [email protected] Pass123 then go to https://mycompany.atlassian.net/jira/projects
Multi-step login (email first, then password):
Login as a job seeker with [email protected] MyPass789
Login with additional steps:
Login with [email protected] AdminPass, then click "Reports" in the navigation menu
Security Best Practices
Your login credentials are encrypted at rest and never shared. However, we strongly recommend:
- Use dedicated test or monitoring accounts rather than your personal credentials
- Create read-only accounts when possible
- Use accounts with minimal permissions needed for monitoring
- Never use production admin accounts
Many services allow you to create limited-access accounts specifically for monitoring - this is the safest approach.
How It Works
Page Actions let you describe what needs to happen in plain English. Before each check, Changeflow will:
- Load the login page
- Enter your credentials
- Submit the login form
- Navigate to the page you want to monitor (if specified)
- Check for changes
This happens automatically on every check, so you'll always see authenticated content without manual intervention.
Troubleshooting Login Issues
"Login failed": Double-check your username and password are correct. Try logging in manually first to verify the credentials work.
"Can't find login button": Try simplifying your prompt to just Login with [email protected] password123 - Changeflow will find the login form automatically.
Multi-step login: Some sites ask for email first, then password on the next page. Changeflow handles this automatically - just provide both credentials in your prompt.
Two-factor authentication (2FA): Unfortunately, Changeflow cannot handle 2FA or captcha-protected logins. Consider creating a monitoring account with 2FA disabled, or use app-specific passwords if the service supports them.
Learn More
For a complete guide on all the interactions Changeflow can perform, including complex login workflows, form filling, and navigation, see our Page Actions guide.