--- title: "Google Chrome Manual Test Recorder Setup" slug: "setting-up-google-chrome-to-work-with-the-panaya-recorder-player" updated: 2025-03-26T21:04:23Z published: 2025-03-26T21:04:23Z --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://success.panaya.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Google Chrome Manual Test Recorder Setup > [!CAUTION] > Important! > > Google Chrome no longer supports the required ClickOnce extension, and while other ClickOnce extensions are available, they are not compatible with the Panaya Recorder. > > As a result, we recommend using [Microsoft Edge](https://success.panaya.com/docs/setting-up-microsoft-edge-to-work-with-the-panaya-recorder-player) when working with Panaya, as it does not require the ClickOnce extension. > > If you are required to use Google Chrome, an alternative solution is to enable the local installation of the Panaya Recorder & Player by following the instructions below. > > Please note that the local installation behaves differently from the online version. For example, it does not receive automatic updates, and a file containing the test data will be downloaded each time you click the **Run & Document** button. ## **Before you continue** .NET Framework, [version 4.6.2](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/net462) or above is required with [.NET Framework 3.5 enabled](/v1/docs/how-to-verify-net-35-is-enabled) [Click here to learn how to enable](/v1/docs/how-to-verify-net-35-is-enabled) ## **Step 1 - Enable Local Installation Mode** Follow the steps [in this article to enable Local Installation](https://success.panaya.com/v1/docs/recorder-mode) mode. This will configure the user for local installation in both Chrome and Edge browsers. If you don’t have access to these settings, please contact your Panaya Administrator or Project Manager for assistance. --- ## **Step 2 - Install the Test Player** Once the Local Installation mode is enabled, download and install the Test Player. 1. Go to **Settings**> **Configuration** 2. On the **Testing** section, select Installer for the **Test Player** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1639736234043(1).png) 3. The PanayaTestPlayerSetup.msi installation file will be downloaded locally 4. Run the PanayaTestPlayerSetup.msi file and follow the installation wizard 5. Installation Error / No admin rights? Contact your IT Administrator for assistance --- ## **Step 3 - Install Panaya Recorder for Web Applications** From within Google Chrome, add the [Panaya Recorder for Web Applications extension](http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/panaya-web-recorder/kbgcmngfhjmmpkepmbcacbkmaeilfmno?utm_source=plus) to Google Chrome and restart the browser. This extension will allow you to record web application such as Fiori. Watch this video on how to install the Panaya Recorder for Web Applications, then follow the instructions below. [Panaya Web Recorder For Chrome](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/Panaya%20Web%20Recorder%20For%20Chrome.mp4) 1. From within Google Chrome, add the [Panaya Recorder Web Applications](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/panaya-recorder-for-web-a/kbgcmngfhjmmpkepmbcacbkmaeilfmno?utm_source=plus) extension to Google Chrome 2. Click on the link to **download** and **run** the **PanayaWebRecorderChromeInstallation.exe** file. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-1637670136918.png) 3. **Restart Google Chrome** --- ## Step 4 - Verify the Test Player and the Panaya Recorder for Web Applications extension are installed correctly 1. In Google Chrome, click on ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/3 dots(2).png) 2. Select **Extensions**and then **Manage** **Extensions** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/New Extension screenshot for google chrome.png) 3. **Panaya Recorder for Web Applications** should appear as **Active** ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/2025-03-25_15-58-34.png) 4. Open the**Windows Control Panel**, and navigate to **Programs and Features.** Verify that the **Panaya Test Player and Panaya Web Recorder For Chrome**are installed ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/2025-03-26_11-30-28.png) No admin rights? Cannot add the extensions? **Contact your IT Administrator**for assistance. The default installation directory of the PanayaWebRecorderChromeInstallation.exe is under the logged-in user's **AppData/Roaming** folder. ## Related - [Microsoft Edge setup for capturing business process testing](/setting-up-microsoft-edge-to-work-with-the-panaya-recorder-player.md)