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# Scheduling test execution

# Scheduling test execution {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
* 
* Updated August 1, 2024
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Use schedules and nightly runs to execute tests and test suites in ServiceNow's cloud
infrastructure allowing you to fully automate ATF test executions.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAutomated Test Framework (ATF)Schedules.  
   The Suite Schedules page shows up.
2. Select New to create a new schedule run.  
   The Suite Schedule record shows up.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Fields | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the schedule run. |
   | Active | Option to activate the scheduled run. |
   | Application | Application that has the schedule run. |
   | Run | Frequency at which the scheduled run should execute |
   | Time | Exact time at which the test run has been scheduled to execute |
   | Run in cloud | Option to execute the scheduled run on cloud runner. The default value is True for new schedules. Note: The value is False for any existing schedule runs. |
   [ ]

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4. Select Save.
5. **Optional:** Add any child tests if needed.  
   Note:  
   If you change the browser name for the child test, it will still run on the cloud runner.
6. Select Execute Now to execute the suite.

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