Get sms code in a web test

Test an SMS verification flow on the web end to end: the step watches a test number, waits for the SMS, and extracts the code with AI.

Test an SMS-based verification flow end to end. The step watches a test phone number, waits for the SMS to arrive, extracts the code with AI, and stores it in a variable you can type into the confirmation field.

Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescription
Phone number to receive codeYesThe test phone number that should receive the SMS.
VariableYesName of the variable that receives the code. Default: SmsCode.
Ignore error on this stepNoThe run continues with the next step if no code is found. Default: off.

Results and metrics

  • Variable: the extracted code is stored in the variable, ready for a Fill input step.
  • Timing: start, end, and duration (in seconds). The duration includes waiting for the SMS to arrive.
  • Status: failed if no SMS arrives or the AI finds no code in it.
  • AI usage: the AI cost of the extraction is added to the run.

See Email & SMS in tests for how test phone numbers are provisioned for your workspace.

What's next?

Fill input

Type the extracted code into the confirmation field

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