Issue with Launching Chrome with Specific User Profile in Selenium Base

[joako233]

Hi Michael,

I'm encountering an issue when trying to open Chrome with a specific user profile using Selenium Base. Despite following the usual procedures, I can't seem to get it to work. Could you provide guidance on how to correctly launch Chrome with a specified profile using Selenium Base? I'm not sure if it's an error in my code or a general mistake on my part.
I can get the browser to open, but it opens with a profile that is not the specified path, instead using a default profile generated by Chrome.

Thanks for your help!

`from seleniumbase import Driver
perfil = r"C:\Users\joaqu\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 11"

driver = Driver(user_data_dir=perfil)

input()`

[mdmintz]

Duplicate of #2432 (comment) / #2331 (comment)

If you need multiple profiles, set a different user_data_dir for each one that you want. Only the Default profile is supported.

If you're setting the user_data_dir while using UC Mode, then make sure you read #2118 (comment) first. (Don't mix a regular user_data_dir with one that is used by UC Mode Chrome, as the two formats are not compatible.)

[mdmintz]

The user_data_dir is not the same as the Profile directory. You can set a user_data_dir, but it will use the Default profile in there.

[joako233]

Sorry if my question is absurd, I’m a beginner. I don’t understand what is meant by: “The user_data_dir is not the same as the Profile directory. You can set a user_data_dir, but it will use the Default profile in there.” Thanks!

[mdmintz]

The User Data Dir is one level above the Profile Dir. (Inside the User Data Dir is the Profile Dir.) In your example, User Data was the User Data Dir, and Profile 11 was the Profile Dir. The default Profile Dir is named Default. You can set your User Data Dir, and the Default profile will be automatically used. If you need to use multiple profiles, then use a separate User Data Dir for each one.

[joako233]

I'm still unable to open the specific Chrome profile I want. I've tried this and it doesn't work either.

[mdmintz]

As I mentioned earlier, you can't specify a Profile Directory, but you can choose a User Data Dir (and the Default profile will be used).