Search for wordlists labeled with the exact type the config expects (e.g., “combolist email:pass”).
Input: john@gmail.com Output: john@gmail.com:dummy123
Check the box next to the wordlist type you want to use, or add it to the list. Click (disk icon) in the top menu. Re-load the configuration in your job runner.
Often, the config and the wordlist actually match, but you selected the wrong category when importing the file. Navigate to the tab in OpenBullet. Find the wordlist you are trying to use. Look at the Type column. Search for wordlists labeled with the exact type
To understand the mismatch, you must understand the three most common wordlist types used in OpenBullet:
Formatted strictly as Username:Password . Best for standard website logins.
Quick example conversions
john@gmail.com:test jane@gmail.com:test
In OpenBullet, a wordlist is not just a text file; it a structured dataset. The most common default types are:
DATA "email" "password"
If the Wordlist Type is Credentials , OpenBullet automatically splits the line at the colon and assigns the first part to and the second to .
You can tell the configuration to accept your specific wordlist type. OpenBullet and navigate to the Select the config you want to use and go to its Look for the Other Options Allowed Wordlist Types
Did I select the correct wordlist type in the Wordlists menu? Does my .txt file actually have colon separators? Re-load the configuration in your job runner
If you are using legacy versions, upgrading to OpenBullet 2 can offer better compatibility and more flexible built-in data type management features via its updated web UI.