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# Automated Test Framework (ATF)

# Automated Test Framework (ATF) {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

The Automated Test Framework (ATF) enables you to create and run automated tests to confirm that your instance works after making a change. For example, after an upgrade, during application development, or when deploying instance
configurations with update sets. Review failed test results to identify the changes that caused the failure and the changes that you should review.  
Note:  
By default, the system property to run automated tests is disabled to prevent you from accidentally running them on a production system. Run tests only on development, test, and other non-production instances to avoid data corruption and outage.

For developer training, see [Using the Automated Test Framework](https://developer.servicenow.com/app.do#!/trainlist/app_store_learnv2_atf_paris_automated_test_framework?v=paris) on the ServiceNow
Developer Site.  
Note:  
Use ServiceNow Creator Pro Plus's Test generation skill to easily create automated tests. Refer [Test generation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/8CNdkwol_xAONMghj1nQPg "Simplify your automated test authoring by leveraging the power of ServiceNow's Test generation skill available with ServiceNow Otto for Creator. Simply describe your test requirements, and Test generation generates the test for you. You can then review the generated test before accepting it or make any edits with an updated prompt.") documentation for further details.

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| [Explore![]()Learn about Automated Test Framework (ATF)](VPxGPoKOWTBxIAdcA5dNcw "The Automated Test Framework helps you ensure the integrity of your instance by enabling the creation and execution of automated tests following any changes.") | [Headless Browser for ATF![]()Headless Browser for ATF](F6XWQeiRksvFI~aTTgKhmg "Improve your UI testing by automating the creation of browsers to process Automated Test Framework (ATF) User Interface (UI) tests. This feature is known as a headless browser, and helps you test UI functionality without having to manually open a browser to the Client Test Runner, which is what processes the UI tests in your local browser.") | [Use ![]() Build and execute successful ATF tests](b06TCfWDncMZkDr0nX14~A "Build and execute the ATF tests and test suites using the information in this section.") |
| [ATF tests and testing![]()Explore the ATF tests types and testing ways](WTJWjCQRA5qJ29wXDyVA8Q "Experience the different types of ATF tests and testing techniques.") | [Administer![]()Administering the ATF](bB3vEdpu7Ly7ngrCosa5rw "Enable or disable the Automated Test Framework, modify retention policies, move tests between instances, control user access to the Automated Test Framework, and create custom test step configurations and step environments.") | [Test step categories![]()Delve into the ATF test step categories](sJ6~3h0z0dKX5RgVTmIm7Q "Find test steps for a particular user interface or ServiceNow AI Platform feature.") |
| [Reference![]() Learn miscellaneous information about ATF](uFOz_Qsu52L1LG2E1XwMTg "Reference information for the Automated Test Framework.") |   |   |
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## Troubleshoot and get help {#atf-landing-page__section_q2p_kcz_1bc}

* [Ask or answer questions about Automated Test Framework in the ServiceNow Community](https://www.servicenow.com/community/)
* [Search the Known Error Portal for known error articles](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0597477)
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