Appium Server Connection
The Appium Server connection is used for automating mobile testing on iOS and Android. It drives native mobile applications using WebDriver. The Appium server must be installed on a host that is accessible for Leapwork.
Note: This feature can be accessed by Leapwork Admin only.
Add Connection
To add a connection, click the Add button and the following pop-up appears:

On the Add Connection pop-up window:
- Enter the title of the connection in the Title field. It should be unique.
- Enter the description in the Description field.
- From the Type drop-down, select the Appium Server option:

- Select Appium Server and the following new fields appear:

- Enter Hostname in the Hostname field. The hostname refers to the host of the Appium server, and can be either:
- IP address
- Hostname
Note: While it is possible to install the Appium server software on the same host as the Leapwork controller, it is not recommended.
The hostname can be found in Settings → General → About. The IP address can be found in Settings → Network. Select the active network connection and click Properties.
How to obtain the Hostname and IP address for a Windows- based host:
The hostname for Windows host can be obtained from Settings → System. The IP address can be found by selecting Settings → Network and Internet and choosing Properties in the top.
- Enter the port configured in Appium in the Port field. The default port for Appium is 4723.
- Enter the path in the Path filed. (e.g., /wd/hub).
- Click the Test connection button to test the connection.

- Click the Save button to save the details. Once your connection is saved a success message appears to let you know the connection is successful.
Use the Edit or Delete buttons located next to the Add button to modify or remove the connection.
