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Last updated on : 10 Jan 2026

Running Wildnet as a Utility

Overview

Wildnet enables Pcloudy users to test local or private sites on desktop browsers available on the Pcloudy platform. This feature supports both manual and automation testing.

Private servers have no public access and are typically internal to your network or staging environments. Wildnet bridges this gap by allowing you to test these private servers on real browsers hosted on Pcloudy.

Prerequisites

• Active Pcloudy account registration
• Downloaded Pcloudy Desktop Assistant for your OS (refer to Install PDA documentation)

Download Executables

• Linux
• Windows
• OSX

Note

If you encounter installation issues, set the appropriate permissions:

Bash

sudo chmod 777 <filename>

Example:

Bash

sudo chmod 777 ./pCloudyWildNetMac_v2.2

Manual Testing with Wildnet

Step 1: Start the Wildnet Service

Run the appropriate command for your operating system (refer to Quick Actions tab for email and API Key):

Windows:

Windows

.<filename> -i <email> -k <api_access_key> -u <cloud_URL>

Mac:

Mac

./<filename> -i <email> -k <api_access_key> -u <cloud_URL>

Linux:

Linux

./<filename> -i <email> -k <api_access_key> -u <cloud_URL>

Example:

Example

./pCloudyWildNetWindows_v1 -i sample@test.com -k pass123 -u https://device.pcloudy.com

Cloud URLs

Use the appropriate URL for your cloud instance:

Cloud Type	URL
Public (India)	https://device.pcloudy.com
Public (US)	https://us.pcloudy.com
Private	https://<private-cloud>.pcloudy.com

Note

Once authenticated, you can connect multiple devices simultaneously.

Step 2: Enable Wildnet on Pcloudy Platform

1. Navigate to the Start page on the Pcloudy platform
2. Connect to your desired browser
3. Click on Enable Local Testing
4. Open your local URL and begin testing

Automation Testing with Wildnet

Step 1: Start the Wildnet Service

Run the executable command for your operating system:

Windows:

Windows

.pCloudyWildNetWindows -i <email> -k <access_key> -u <URL>

Mac:

Mac

./pCloudyWildNetOSX -i <email> -k <access_key> -u <URL>

Linux:

Linux

./pCloudyWildNetLinux -i <email> -k <access_key> -u <URL>

Step 2: Add Wildnet Capability to Your Script

Once successfully authenticated, add the following capability to your Selenium automation script:

Java

capabilities.setCapability("pCloudy_WildNet", true);

Step 3: Execute Your Tests

After adding the capability, you're ready to test your internal server. You can monitor execution on the live view page.

Stopping the Wildnet Service

Method 1: Terminal Interruption

Press Ctrl + C in the terminal window where the Wildnet service is running.

Method 2: Process Termination

Windows:

1. Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc)
2. Find the Wildnet process
3. Right-click and select "End Task"

Mac/Linux:

Bash

# Find the process ID:
ps aux | grep pCloudyWildNet

# Kill the process:
kill <process_id>

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues:

1. Verify your email and API access key are correct
2. Ensure you're using the correct cloud URL for your instance
3. Check that the executable has proper permissions
4. Confirm your firewall allows the connection

For additional support, contact Pcloudy support team.