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title: "How to use Beta Browsers in Local Environments"
slug: "use-beta-browser-local"
updated: 2026-05-19T06:04:20Z
published: 2026-05-19T06:04:20Z
canonical: "helpcenter.autify.com/use-beta-browser-local"
---

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# How to use Beta Browsers in Local Environments

This article explains how to use Chromium-based beta browsers, such as Google Chrome Beta, when recording or running tests in a local environment with Autify Nexus.

You cannot select a beta browser on the regular settings screen, but you can launch a specified browser by using **Advanced settings**.

## Prerequisites

- The beta browser you want to use for testing (e.g., Google Chrome Beta) is installed on your local device.
- You know the absolute path of the beta browser's executable file.

## Steps

1. Click **Settings** (gear icon) in the bottom left of the Nexus desktop app.
2. Open **Advanced configuration**.
3. Enter the executable file path of the beta browser you want to use in the **Configure with JSON** input field in the following JSON format.

Example (when using Google Chrome Beta on macOS):

```json
{
  "launchOptions": {
    "executablePath": "/Applications/Google Chrome Beta.app/Contents/MacOS/Google Chrome Beta"
  }
}
```

1. Make sure there are no syntax errors in the JSON and save the settings.
2. Start recording or local execution, and verify that the specified beta browser launches.

## Notes

- To revert to the regular browser, delete the entered path or leave the input empty `{}` and save.
- This setting applies only to local executions. It does not affect the cloud execution environment.
- If the path is incorrect or you do not have execution permissions, the browser will fail to launch, resulting in a test error. If this happens, verify that the JSON syntax and the path are correct.
- This setting is saved per device. It is not shared with other members in the workspace.