{"id":113,"date":"2025-07-03T03:12:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T03:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qaplaybook.com\/?p=113"},"modified":"2025-07-03T03:12:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T03:12:01","slug":"real-example-manual-testing-of-a-login-page","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qaplaybook.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/03\/real-example-manual-testing-of-a-login-page\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Example: Manual Testing of a Login Page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Manual testing is the foundation of software quality assurance, especially in early-stage products or critical modules like login functionality<\/strong>. In this post, we\u2019ll walk through a realistic manual testing scenario<\/strong> of a login page\u2014covering test objectives, test cases, test data, expected results, and what to report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re a beginner or brushing up your skills, this example gives you a step-by-step process<\/strong> you can follow or adapt for interviews, projects, or training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\uddea Test Objective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To validate that the login page functions correctly under various input conditions and follows expected behavior for authentication, validation, and error handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udd0d Test Scope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • UI components<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Functional flows<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Input validation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Error messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Security basics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Does not<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Backend security (e.g., SQL injection, HTTPS headers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • API login validation (unless tested separately)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      \n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f Example Login Page Components<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        \n
      • Email\/Username field<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Password field<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Login button<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • \u201cForgot Password\u201d link<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Validation messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Redirect after login<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n

        \u2705 Basic Test Scenarios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        Test Case ID<\/strong><\/th>Test Case Description<\/strong><\/th>Expected Result<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
        TC-01<\/td>Login with valid email and password<\/td>User is redirected to dashboard<\/td><\/tr>
        TC-02<\/td>Login with invalid email\/password<\/td>Error message: “Invalid credentials”<\/td><\/tr>
        TC-03<\/td>Submit login form with empty fields<\/td>Validation message: “Email and password required”<\/td><\/tr>
        TC-04<\/td>Password field masks input<\/td>Input should appear as dots or asterisks<\/td><\/tr>
        TC-05<\/td>Click “Forgot Password” redirects to reset page<\/td>Redirects to password recovery page<\/td><\/tr>
        TC-06<\/td>Email input accepts invalid format (e.g., “user@com”)<\/td>Shows “Invalid email format”<\/td><\/tr>
        TC-07<\/td>Copy-paste works in both fields<\/td>User can paste credentials<\/td><\/tr>
        TC-08<\/td>Page loads correctly in Chrome, Firefox, Safari<\/td>Consistent rendering and functionality<\/td><\/tr>
        TC-09<\/td>Password field allows minimum and maximum character limits<\/td>Enforced per specs (e.g., 8\u201320 characters)<\/td><\/tr>
        TC-10<\/td>Session begins after login (check cookies or token if visible)<\/td>User stays logged in until logout<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n

        \ud83d\udd10 Security Test Scenarios (Basic)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        Test Case ID<\/strong><\/th>Description<\/strong><\/th>Expected Result<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
        TC-11<\/td>Enter script tag in email field<\/td>Input is escaped or blocked<\/td><\/tr>
        TC-12<\/td>Try login attempts > 5 times<\/td>Account is locked or CAPTCHA is triggered<\/td><\/tr>
        TC-13<\/td>Use browser back button after logout<\/td>Session does not return to dashboard<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n

        \ud83e\uddea Sample Test Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
        Email<\/strong><\/th>Password<\/strong><\/th>Notes<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
        user@example.com<\/a><\/td>Test@1234<\/td>Valid login<\/td><\/tr>
        user@example.com<\/a><\/td>wrongpass<\/td>Invalid password<\/td><\/tr>
        invalid-email-format<\/td>Test@1234<\/td>Invalid email format<\/td><\/tr>
        [empty]<\/td>[empty]<\/td>Empty input test<\/td><\/tr>
        admin@company.com<\/a><\/td>Admin!2023<\/td>Admin user test (if applicable)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
        \n\n\n\n

        \ud83d\udccb Reporting a Bug Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        Title:<\/strong> Login page does not show validation for empty email
        Steps to Reproduce:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Open login page<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Leave email field empty<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Enter valid password<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Click “Login”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
          \n

          Expected Result:<\/strong>
          Error message: “Email is required”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

          \n

          Actual Result:<\/strong>
          Login button is disabled but no error is displayed<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

          \n

          Severity:<\/strong> Minor
          Environment:<\/strong> Chrome 123, Windows 11, QA environment<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

          \n\n\n\n

          \u2705 Best Practices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • Test one scenario at a time<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Keep a checklist<\/strong> or spreadsheet to track Pass\/Fail<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Use screenshots or recordings<\/strong> for failed cases<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Always confirm against the requirements or acceptance criteria<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Log bugs with clear reproduction steps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
            \n\n\n\n

            \ud83e\udde0 Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            Manual testing of a login page might seem basic\u2014but it\u2019s one of the most important modules<\/strong> in any application. Done well, it prevents major access issues, user drop-offs, and security concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Use this kind of structured approach not only for login pages, but also for other critical workflows like sign-up, checkout, and dashboards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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