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Author: tsvetkoe

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+title: Automating Captcha in Telerik Test Studio
+description: Learn possible solutions for handling Captcha during automation testing in Telerik Test Studio.
+type: how-to
+page_title: Handling Captcha Challenges in Automation Using Telerik Test Studio
+meta_title: Handling Captcha Challenges in Automation Using Telerik Test Studio
+slug: automating-captcha-in-telerik-test-studio
+tags: telerik test studio, captcha, automation, find logic, search by image
+res_type: kb
+ticketid: 1675222
+---
+
+
+## Description
+
+I need to automate a process that involves solving a Captcha as part of the steps. Is there any solution or workaround to achieve this during automation testing?
+
+This knowledge base article also answers the following questions:
+- How to bypass Captcha during automation testing?
+- What are the options for handling Captcha in Telerik Test Studio?
+- Can Captcha be automated in test environments?
+
+## Solution
+
+Captchas are specifically designed to prevent automation for security purposes, including tools like Telerik Test Studio. However, there are alternative approaches you can consider during testing:
+
+1. **Whitelist Company Test IP:** Add your company's or test machine’s IP to the trusted list to bypass Captcha verification during testing.
+
+2. **Disable Captcha in Test Environment:** Turn off Captcha in testing environments such as staging or development while keeping it enabled in production.
+
+3. **Use Image-Based Element Identification:** For certain weak Captchas, you might use image-based element identification. This should only be a last resort if other options are unavailable.
+
+   - To identify an element by image for a single test step, enable `SearchByImageFirst` in the [step properties](https://docs.telerik.com/teststudio/features/test-maintenance/test-step-properties).  
+   - To set image-based identification for the entire project, enable the checkbox `Search by image first` in the [Find Logic project settings](https://docs.telerik.com/teststudio/features/project-settings/find-logic).  
+
+   Learn more about [element identification by image](https://docs.telerik.com/teststudio/automated-tests/elements/elements-find-expression#elements-image).
+
+Discuss the most suitable approach with your development team to align with your requirements.
+
+## See Also
+
+- [Step Properties in Telerik Test Studio](https://docs.telerik.com/teststudio/features/test-maintenance/test-step-properties)
+- [Find Logic Project Settings](https://docs.telerik.com/teststudio/features/project-settings/find-logic)
+- [Element Identification by Image in Telerik Test Studio](https://docs.telerik.com/teststudio/automated-tests/elements/elements-find-expression#elements-image)