Testing BehaviourCode on Localhost or VPN

Setting Up for localhost Recording

To test BehaviourCode on localhost, follow these steps:

• Add the CDN Script: Include the BehaviourCode CDN snippet in your local environment's HTML file.
• Run Your Application Locally: Start your application on localhost using your preferred method (e.g., npm start, python -m http.server, etc.).
• Verify BehaviourCode Initialization: Open your browser’s developer tools and check the Console tab to ensure BehaviourCode has successfully initialized. You should see a message confirming the connection.

Testing in a VPN Environment

If you’re testing behind a VPN, follow these additional steps:

• Whitelist BehaviourCode’s CDN: Ensure the VPN allows traffic to the CDN. BehaviourCode requires access to this domain to load its resources and send recorded data.
• Access Your Local Server Through VPN: Make sure your VPN setup supports accessing your localhost server or a staging server.
• Validate Recordings: Use the BehaviourCode dashboard to check if sessions are being recorded correctly.

Common Issues and Solutions

Issue: Sessions Are Not Recorded on localhost

Solution: Ensure that the CDN script is included on all pages where recording is required. Double-check the init method for the correct project and organization IDs.

Issue: VPN Blocks the CDN

Solution: Update your VPN settings to allow traffic to BehaviourCode’s CDN URL. Alternatively, temporarily disable the VPN for testing.

Issue: JavaScript Errors During Local Testing

Solution: Open your browser console to identify any errors related to the BehaviourCode script and resolve them accordingly.

Benefits of localhost Testing

• Debug session recording configurations in real-time.
• Validate sensitive data masking and ensure your app adheres to privacy policies.
• Test different page flows and scenarios before moving to production.

Reach Out for Support

If you encounter any issues while testing BehaviourCode on localhost or behind a VPN, our support team is ready to assist. Send us your setup details and error logs, and we’ll help you resolve the problem quickly.

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