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What is Playwright?

Playwright is a versatile Node.js toolkit for automating popular browsers in one go. Whether you’re scraping data, testing applications, or building seamless automation flows, Playwright’s unified interface and robust features help you get more done in less time—without compromising quality.

Maintain a consistent IP throughout your browser session by using the -session parameter in your username. This is essential because BrightData proxies default to rotating IPs with each request. Learn more

New users should begin with ISP or Data Center proxies, as residential proxies are incompatible with browser integration in Immediate-Access mode

For use-cases related to account management, use a consistent static dedicated IP for each account you are managing. dedicated ISP proxies should be used for this.

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How to Integrate Bright Data With Playwright

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Prerequisites

  1. Node.js: Download and install the latest version from nodejs.org.
  2. Playwright Package: Add Playwright to your project:
npm install playwright

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Get Your Bright Data Credentials

Log in to your Bright Data dashboard and note the following details:

  • Host: http://brd.superproxy.io/
  • Port: 33335
  • Username: Enter your Bright Data username.
  • Password: Enter your Bright Data password.

You’ll need these for proxy authentication.

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Configure Playwright to Use Bright Data

  1. Set the Proxy Server: Include your Bright Data host and port in the browser launch options. Use the format host:port.
  2. Add Authentication: Provide your Bright Data username and password to ensure secure access.

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Ignoring SSL Errors

If you get SSL errors working our residential proxies or unlocker set: ignoreHTTPSErrors: True in your JS code. Alternatively - you can setup our certificate on your system or import it into your code. More access information can be found here.

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Example Code

Use this example to get started:

const { chromium } = require('playwright');

(async () => {
  // Launch browser with proxy settings
  const browser = await chromium.launch({
    headless: false,  // Set to true for headless mode
    proxy: {
      server: 'http://[HOST]:[PORT]',  // Replace with your proxy host and port
      username: '[USERNAME]',        // Replace with your proxy username
      password: '[PASSWORD]'         // Replace with your proxy password
    }
  });

  const context = await browser.newContext();
  const page = await context.newPage();

  // Test the proxy by visiting an IP verification website
  await page.goto('http://httpbin.org/ip');
  // Capture a screenshot to verify the setup
  await page.screenshot({ path: 'example.png' });

  await browser.close();
})();

With Bright Data integrated into Playwright, your automation is both secure and discreet. Enjoy faster workflows, reduced detection risks, and greater peace of mind as you scrape, test, and automate online tasks.