Capturing sites that require a login or want to prevent pop-ups? You can copy cookies from your own browser or from within the Page Vault Browser and use them in Page Vault’s Batch or Site Crawler tools. This helps ensure successful authenticated captures.
Option 1: Copy Cookies from the CopyCookies Extension (Google Chrome)
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Access the site in your Chrome browser.
- Close pop-ups or sign in as needed
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Click the CopyCookies extension icon in your toolbar to copy the cookies
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Open Page Vault’s Batch or Site Crawler tool.
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In the Site Cookies section, paste the copied cookies
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Run your capture.
Option 2: Copy Cookies from the Page Vault Browser
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Open the Page Vault Browser.
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Navigate to the site and log in/close pop-ups
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Once logged in, click the Gear Icon in the top right
- Click on Browser Settings
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Click Copy Cookies to copy the session cookies.
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Open the Batch or Site Crawler tool.
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In the Site Cookies section, paste the copied cookies
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Run your capture.
Notes
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Use only one set of cookies per capture
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Ensure the copied cookies match the domain you plan to capture.
Watch a Quick Demo Below:
By following these steps, you can ensure that Page Vault captures the content as if you're already logged in, improving accuracy and reliability.