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Every test runs with one persona. The persona decides how the recorded flow is evaluated — which affordances feel natural, which copy reads clearly, which moments create friction.

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How persona selection works

On the test creation page, after the scenario is generated you’ll see every persona on your account. Pick the one whose perspective matters for this test. Percio will launch the browser once, then that persona reviews the steps through its own lens. If you want a second perspective on the same flow, run another test with a different persona — the scenario is easy to reuse and findings can be compared side by side in the test history.

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Choosing the right persona

Match the persona to the question you’re asking:
  • Validating a new sign-up or onboarding flow? Use a first-time visitor.
  • Testing an advanced feature or keyboard-driven workflow? Use a power user.
  • Checking a mobile experience? Use a mobile-context persona.
  • Evaluating a B2B decision flow? Use a decision maker or buyer persona.
A persona whose focus areas and pain points line up with the scenario will produce the sharpest report.

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Running the same scenario through different personas

The highest-signal workflow is usually:
  1. Run the test with one persona.
  2. Read the report.
  3. If you want another viewpoint (a different segment, a different device, a different expertise level), run another test with that persona on the same URL and scenario.
Different personas reliably surface different issues — a first-timer flags onboarding gaps, a power user flags missing shortcuts. You see the contrast by comparing the two reports, not by running them in a single test.

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Persona limits

Plans cap the number of personas you can have on your account:
  • Indie — 5 personas
  • Pro — 10 personas
Creating personas in the web app is free. Only running tests consumes credits. See Credits.

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What if I don’t have the right persona?

Create a new one. The persona creation modal walks you through it conversationally. See Creating personas.

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What’s next