How to view source of website with custom user agent

 

To view the source code of a website with a custom user agent, you can use web developer tools or browser extensions that allow you to modify the user agent string. Here's how you can do it using Google Chrome as an example:

Using Google Chrome Developer Tools:

1. Open Google Chrome.

2. Navigate to the website for which you want to view the source code with a custom user agent.

3. Press Ctrl + Shift + I (or Cmd + Option + I on macOS) or right-click on the page and select "Inspect" to open the Chrome Developer Tools.

4. In the Developer Tools, click on the three vertical dots (menu) in the top-right corner of the tools panel (or press Ctrl + Shift + P) to open the command menu.

5. Type "Network conditions" and select "Show Network conditions."

6. In the Network conditions panel that appears at the bottom of the Developer Tools, you can see the "User agent" option. By default, it will be set to "Default." You can click on the dropdown and select a custom user agent or add a custom user agent string by choosing "Other."

7. After selecting or entering the custom user agent, reload the page or navigate to the URL you want to view with the custom user agent.

The web page will now load using the specified user agent string. You can view the source code and inspect the page as you normally would using the Developer Tools.

Using Browser Extensions:

You can also use browser extensions that allow you to set and change your user agent string. One popular extension is "User-Agent Switcher for Chrome," which allows you to easily switch between different user agents.

Here's how to use it:

1. Install the "User-Agent Switcher for Chrome" extension from the Chrome Web Store.

2. After installation, you'll see the extension icon in the Chrome toolbar.

3. Click the extension icon and select the user agent you want to use.

4. Navigate to the website you want to view with the custom user agent.

The page will load with the selected user agent, and you can then view the source code as needed.

Please note that modifying your user agent may affect the way websites behave, as some sites may deliver different content or features based on the user agent string. Be aware of the potential impact on your browsing experience when using a custom user agent.

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