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Playwright scripts stall on WordPress admin email prompt; here's the fix
WordPress's periodic admin email confirmation screen can break Playwright automation scripts that navigate wp-admin. The screen appears roughly every six months, causing scripts to time out when they encounter it. A simple check for 'adminhash=' in the URL and clicking 'I'll wait' resolves the issue.
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This is a practical debugging tip for developers relying on browser automation in managed WordPress hosting, highlighting a subtle core feature that can silently break CI/CD pipelines.
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Browser-based updates getting stuck on the "Confirm your admin email" screen — why Playwright stalls in wp-admin →
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