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title: Browser
description: The Browser is a visible web browser for a Job. Its tabs and sign-ins are separate from your everyday browser.
updated: 2026-09-12
canonical: https://turnpanel.com/docs/browser
markdown: https://turnpanel.com/docs/browser.md
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# Browser

The Browser is a visible web browser for a Job. Its tabs and sign-ins are separate from your everyday browser.

## When TurnPanel uses it

The agent uses the visible Browser when it must interact with a website, use a signed-in web app, or fill a form. For simple reading or a reliable API, it uses a faster direct method instead.


### A live Chromium tab belongs to the Job

**Context:** Browser

The Browser page streams the current tab while the agent uses fresh page elements for visible navigation and approved interaction in the owning Job.

- **Live tab** [active]: Visible interactive Chromium page
- **Fresh snapshot** [ready]: Current numbered page elements
- **Authorized files** [ready]: Uploads and downloads require approval
- **Job ownership** [local]: Tabs remain in their Job hierarchy

## Session ownership

Each Job owns its Browser session. Closing the session closes its tabs, but saved sign-ins remain available to that Job until you clear the site data.


## Your turn

When a site asks for a password, CAPTCHA, two-factor code, payment details, or an important confirmation, TurnPanel gives you control. Complete the step in the live Browser, then choose Done, hand back. Choose Cancel to stop.


### Sensitive steps wait for you in the same tab

**Context:** Browser handoff

The handoff banner offers Cancel and Done, hand back while the agent waits.

- **Waiting for you** [waiting]: Human-only step in the live Browser
- **Cancel** [ready]: Deny the pending handoff
- **Done, hand back** [active]: Resume from the current page
- **Fresh snapshot** [ready]: Read after handback
> **No uninvited transactions**
> The agent needs your clear instruction before it buys, subscribes, pays, sends a message, or deletes account data.