Connection Refused error opening native apps

Connection Refused error opening native apps

Problem

I receive the error: “Connection refused…” when attempting to open a native app using Cycle.

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Solution

The “Connection refused...” error occurs when there is an issue with the WinAppDriver Cycle is attempting to use.

The following guide walks through how to download, install, and configure your system to use the WinAppDriver with Cycle:

How To Configure Your Computer to use Cycle's Native App Steps

Be sure to properly set the WinAppDriver location within Cycle’s Project Settings and to enable Developer Mode in Windows settings.

If this does not resolve the error Submit a Request to the Customer Care team.

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