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How to create a good SMS testing plan

SMS testing plans are important for staying on track when testing the functionality of your SMS campaigns. Without a clear test plan it’s easy to get disorganized, which can lead to inefficient testing, missing or unusable results, and other mistakes slipping through the cracks.

Amelia Clarke
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How to create a good email testing plan

If you’re sending emails out to a lot of people, it’s critical to have a good email testing plan in place.

Amelia Clarke
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Tutorial: How to Automate Testing of Two-Factor Authentication with JMeter and Mailosaur

This will show you how to test two-factor authentication using SMS, or an authenticator app, with Mailosaur and the cross-platform JMeter automated testing tool.

Lucy Collins
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What is QA automation? Streamlining software testing

In this article, we will take a deeper look into the world of QA automation, exploring its benefits, as well as the challenges it faces.

Emily Harrison
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Mailosaur still supports SMS short codes (unlike some alternatives)

If your automated tests rely on receiving SMS from short codes, here’s a critical update: Mailosaur continues to support short code inbound SMS, while others no longer do.

Henry Edwards
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Tutorial: two-factor authentication testing with Playwright and Mailosaur

An in-depth guide showing you how to test two-factor authentication with Playwright and Mailosaur.

Filip Hric
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Tutorial: Automated testing of 2FA with Mailosaur and Katalon

This tutorial shows you how to test two-factor authentication using SMS or an authenticator app with Mailosaur and the Katalon automated testing platform.

Oliver Bennett
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How to automate password reset tests with Selenium

Bring an end to broken password resets driving away users.

Jack Thompson
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What is IMAP?

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) – a powerful communication protocol shaping modern email management. Learn how IMAP works and explore the key differences between IMAP and POP3.

James Turner
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How to automate email verification with Selenium

Stop people being blocked out of accounts new and old.

Lucy Collins
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Exploring the various types of software testing

Software testing types and their vital roles in development. Gain insights for robust practices and ensure high-quality software delivery.

Emily Harrison
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Maximising test automation ROI - Measuring success in software development

Explore the significance, key metrics, methodologies, and best practices for maximizing Return on Investment (ROI).

Lucy Collins