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[SOLVED] How to Fix WebDriverException: Connection Refused in Jenkins

In this chapter, we talk about a common problem called WebDriverException: connection refused. This happens when we use Jenkins for continuous integration and testing with Selenium. The error usually comes up when the Selenium WebDriver cannot connect to the browser or the Selenium server. It is important to know why this happens and to find the right solutions. This helps us keep our integration and testing process smooth. In the next sections, we will look at different ways to troubleshoot and fix this issue.

Solutions to Fix WebDriverException: Connection Refused in Jenkins

  • Part 1 - Check WebDriver and Browser Compatibility
  • Part 2 - Look at Jenkins Configuration and Environment Variables
  • Part 3 - Make Sure the Selenium Server is Running
  • Part 4 - Change Firewall and Network Settings
  • Part 5 - Check Jenkins Node Configuration
  • Part 6 - Review Proxy Settings for Jenkins

By following these solutions, we can fix the WebDriverException: connection refused error in Jenkins. This way, our automation tests will run without problems. If we want to know more about using Jenkins, we can read our guides on how to create Jenkins jobs and triggering Jenkins builds.

Part 1 - Verify WebDriver and Browser Compatibility

To fix the WebDriverException: connection refused in Jenkins, we need to check if our WebDriver and browser version work well together. Here are the steps:

  1. Check WebDriver Version: First, we check if the WebDriver version matches the browser version. If we use Chrome, we need the right version of ChromeDriver.

    # Check Chrome version
google-chrome --version

# Download the correct ChromeDriver from:
# https://chromedriver.chromium.org/downloads

  2. Update WebDriver: If our WebDriver is old, we should update it to the latest version. We can use this command to download the latest ChromeDriver:

    # This command needs wget installed
wget https://chromedriver.storage.googleapis.com/<version>/chromedriver_linux64.zip
unzip chromedriver_linux64.zip
sudo mv chromedriver /usr/local/bin/

  3. Check Browser Compatibility: We must make sure our browser is not out of date. If it is, we should update it to the latest version.

  4. Verify Compatibility Matrix: Let’s look at the Selenium compatibility matrix to check if our WebDriver version works with the browser version.

  5. Configuration in Jenkins: We need to make sure Jenkins uses the right WebDriver path in our build settings. We can set this in the Jenkins job’s configuration by adding:

    env.WEBDRIVER_PATH = '/path/to/your/webdriver'

By following these steps, we can reduce the chances of facing the WebDriverException: connection refused error caused by version issues. For more help with Jenkins settings, we can check this guide on how to create Jenkins jobs.

Part 2 - Check Jenkins Configuration and Environment Variables

To fix the WebDriverException: connection refused error in Jenkins, we need to check the Jenkins settings and the environment variables. These can affect the WebDriver’s ability to connect.

  1. Check Jenkins URL Configuration:

    • First, we must make sure the Jenkins URL is correct in the settings. Go to Manage Jenkins > Configure System and check the “Jenkins URL” field. It should be reachable from the machine that runs the WebDriver.

    Example Configuration:

    Jenkins URL: http://your-jenkins-server:8080/

  2. Review Environment Variables:

    • Next, we check that the PATH variable includes the folder of the WebDriver executable like ChromeDriver or GeckoDriver.

    • On Linux, we can check this by running:

      echo $PATH

    • On Windows, we can check by:

      echo %PATH%

  3. Verify JAVA_HOME Variable:

    • If we are using a Java-based WebDriver, we need to make sure the JAVA_HOME variable is set to the JDK installation path.

    • We can check it by running:

      echo $JAVA_HOME  # Linux
echo %JAVA_HOME%  # Windows

  4. Jenkins Proxy Settings:

    • If our Jenkins runs behind a proxy, we should set the proxy settings. Go to Manage Jenkins > Manage Plugins > Advanced tab. Update the proxy settings if needed.

  5. Check for Global Tool Configuration:

    • We must ensure that the WebDriver tools are set up right in Manage Jenkins > Global Tool Configuration. If we use tools like Selenium, we should check that they have the right versions.

By checking that our Jenkins settings and environment variables are correct, we can help fix the WebDriverException: connection refused error. For more details on setting up Jenkins, we can look at the guide on how to create Jenkins.

Part 3 - Ensure the Selenium Server is Running

To fix the WebDriverException message that says connection refused in Jenkins, we need to make sure the Selenium Server is running. Here are the steps to check:

  1. Start the Selenium Server: If we have not started the Selenium Server, we can use this command to start it:

    java -jar selenium-server-standalone.jar

    We should check that we have the right version of the Selenium Server that works with our WebDriver.

  2. Check Server Status: We can open a browser and go to http://localhost:4444/wd/hub/status. This link should give us a JSON response showing if the server is running. If we see a connection refused error, it means the server is not running right.

  3. Log Output: We need to look at the terminal or command prompt where we started the Selenium Server. We should find any error messages that can help us understand why the server did not start.

  4. Port Availability: We have to check that the default port (4444) is free and not used by another service. We can check this with this command:

    netstat -an | find "4444"

  5. Configuration in Jenkins: In Jenkins, we have to set the Selenium settings for our project. We should make sure the WebDriver points to the Selenium Server URL, like this:

    WebDriver driver = new RemoteWebDriver(new URL("http://localhost:4444/wd/hub"), DesiredCapabilities.chrome())

  6. Use Correct Capabilities: We should use the right desired capabilities for the browser we want to automate. For example, to set up Chrome:

    DesiredCapabilities capabilities = DesiredCapabilities.chrome();
capabilities.setCapability("platform", "ANY");

  7. Network Configuration: If our Jenkins server and Selenium Server are on different machines, we need to make sure they can talk to each other over the network. We should check the firewall settings and network setup.

If we need more help with Jenkins configurations and troubleshooting, we can find useful information in this Jenkins setup guide.

Part 4 - Adjust Firewall and Network Settings

To fix the WebDriverException: connection refused error in Jenkins, we need to adjust the firewall and network settings. Here are the steps to make sure our network settings let the WebDriver talk with the Selenium server:

  1. Check Firewall Rules:

    • We need to make sure the firewall on the machine with Jenkins lets traffic in and out on the ports that Selenium and WebDriver use. The default port is usually 4444.

    • If we use iptables, we can add a rule like this:

      sudo iptables -A INPUT -p tcp --dport 4444 -j ACCEPT
sudo iptables -A OUTPUT -p tcp --dport 4444 -j ACCEPT

  2. Network Configuration:

    • We should check if the Jenkins server and the Selenium server are on the same network. If they are on different networks, we need to set up the right network routes.

    • We can use this command to check if we can reach the Selenium server:

      ping <Selenium_Server_IP>

  3. Proxy Settings:

    • If our network uses a proxy, we have to make sure it allows the right traffic. We also need to set up Jenkins to use these proxy settings:
      • Go to Manage Jenkins > Manage Plugins > Advanced.
      • Set the HTTP and HTTPS proxy settings correctly.

  4. Use Correct Hostname/IP:

    • When we set up WebDriver in our Jenkins job, we need to use the right hostname or IP address of the Selenium server. For example:

      WebDriver driver = new RemoteWebDriver(new URL("http://<Selenium_Server_IP>:4444/wd/hub"), capabilities);

  5. Test Connectivity:

    • After we make changes, we should test the connection. This checks if the Jenkins server can talk to the Selenium server:

      curl http://<Selenium_Server_IP>:4444/wd/hub/status

By changing our firewall and network settings as we described, we can fix the connection refused error when using WebDriver with Jenkins. For more help on Jenkins setup, visit this useful guide.

Part 5 - Validate Jenkins Node Configuration

To fix the WebDriverException with the message “connection refused” in Jenkins, we need to check our Jenkins node configuration. Here are some easy steps to follow:

  1. Check Node Configuration: We must check that the Jenkins node is set up right. Go to Manage Jenkins > Manage Nodes and Clouds, then choose your node. Look at the node’s settings. Make sure the remote root directory and labels are correct.

  2. Node Connectivity: We need to make sure the Jenkins master can connect to the node. You can run a simple command from the master to the node. If needed, SSH into the node:

    ping <node-ip-address>

  3. Verify Java and WebDriver: We should check that the Java version on the node works with our WebDriver version. Use this command to check the Java version:

    java -version

    Make sure it matches with the WebDriver requirements.

  4. Check Execution Environment: We need to set up the right environment variables for the WebDriver on the node. For example, if we use ChromeDriver, the PATH must include the folder where chromedriver is.

  5. Log Files: We should look at the Jenkins agent logs for any errors. Usually, we can find logs in the agent workspace directory or where we set in the node configuration. This helps us understand why the connection might fail.

  6. Test WebDriver Configuration: Let’s create a simple test job in Jenkins to check the WebDriver setup:

    node {
    stage('Test WebDriver') {
        sh 'java -cp /path/to/selenium-server-standalone.jar org.openqa.selenium.server.SeleniumServer'
    }
}

    We need to make sure this job runs without problems. This will confirm that the WebDriver works well on the node.

By checking the Jenkins node configuration and making sure we have the right WebDriver settings, we can fix the “connection refused” error. For more details on Jenkins configuration, see this guide.

Part 6 - Review Proxy Settings for Jenkins

To fix the WebDriverException: connection refused error, we need to check the proxy settings in Jenkins. Wrong settings can stop WebDriver from connecting. Here are the steps to check and change the proxy settings:

  1. Access Jenkins Configuration:

    • Go to the Jenkins Dashboard.
    • Click on Manage Jenkins.

  2. Configure System:

    • Choose Configure System.
    • Scroll down to the HTTP Proxy Configuration part.

  3. Set Proxy Settings:

    • If we use a proxy, we should fill in the details:
      • Hostname: Put the proxy server’s hostname.
      • Port: Write the port number for the proxy (like 8080).
      • No Proxy Host: List any addresses that do not need the proxy, separate them with commas.

    Here is an example:

    HTTP Proxy Host: proxy.example.com
HTTP Proxy Port: 8080
No Proxy Host: localhost, 127.0.0.1

  4. Test Proxy Settings:

    • We should check if the proxy settings work correctly. Use tools like curl or wget from the command line on the Jenkins server. This will help us see if the proxy allows requests.

  5. Update Java Options (if needed):

    • If Jenkins runs on Java, we might need to set proxy options in the Java settings. Change the Jenkins startup script (like jenkins.xml or jenkins.sh):
    -Dhttp.proxyHost=proxy.example.com
-Dhttp.proxyPort=8080
-Dhttps.proxyHost=proxy.example.com
-Dhttps.proxyPort=8080

  6. Restart Jenkins:

    • After we make changes, we need to restart Jenkins to use the new proxy settings.

By making sure the Jenkins proxy settings are right, we can reduce the WebDriverException: connection refused problem. If we still have issues, we can look at other resources on how to set up Jenkins or triggering Jenkins builds.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What causes the WebDriverException “connection refused” in Jenkins?

We see the WebDriverException “connection refused” when the Selenium server is not running or cannot be reached. This can happen because of network problems. It can also be due to wrong server settings or issues between the WebDriver and the browser. To fix this, we should make sure that the Selenium server is running. Also, check that our Jenkins settings are correct. For more help on setting up Jenkins, you can visit how to create Jenkins.

2. How do I check if my WebDriver is compatible with the browser version?

We can check if the WebDriver works with our browser version by looking at the official documents for both the WebDriver and the browser we use. If they don’t match, we might get the “connection refused” error. It is important to keep WebDriver and browser versions the same. For more help on Jenkins setup, see how to set up Jenkins CI.

3. Can firewall settings block WebDriver connections in Jenkins?

Yes, firewall settings can stop the connection between Jenkins and the Selenium server. This can cause the WebDriverException “connection refused.” We need to make sure the right ports are open. Also, check that Jenkins can talk to the server. If we need help with Jenkins settings, this article might help: how to trigger Jenkins builds.

4. How can I ensure that the Selenium server is running correctly?

To make sure the Selenium server is running, we can look at the server logs for errors. We can also use command-line tools to check its status. Another way is to try to access the server with a web browser. If we have problems, checking the related settings may help. For more information on Jenkins nodes, visit how to fix permission denied.

5. What should I do if Jenkins is behind a proxy?

If Jenkins is behind a proxy, we may need to set up proxy settings in Jenkins. This will help Jenkins communicate with the Selenium server. It can stop the “connection refused” error. Check the proxy settings in Jenkins under system settings and change them if needed. For help with Jenkins problems, see how to fix user interaction issues.

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