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# Create a test in Test Management 2.0

# Create a test in Test Management 2.0 {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read

Create a test specifying conditions or steps to determine whether a feature is
working correctly.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_test_management.tester or
sn_test_management.test_manager

## Procedure

1. Create a test using either of the following options.

   | Option | Description |
   | From Test Management 2.0 | 1. Navigate to Test Management 2.0Tests. 2. To create a test, click New. {#create-test2__ol_ipt_w3j_5cb} |
   | From Agile Development 2.0 | 1. Navigate to Agile Development 2.0Agile Board. 2. Click the Sprint Tracking Tab. 3. Select the List view. 4. From the Show list at the top right corner, select Tests. 5. Click Add Test. {#create-test2__ol_jjk_z3j_5cb} |
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2. In the Test version form, fill in the test name and add steps for your test.
3. Select Submit.
4. From the list of Tests, open the test that you just created.
5. From the Test versions related list, open the test version that you just created.  
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   | Fields | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Test | Unique name of the test. |
   | Owner | Owner who created the test. |
   | Version | Automatically generated version of the test. |
   | State | Current state of the test. * Draft: Initial state when a test is created. The test is editable in this state. * Ready: State when a test is approved for execution. The test is not editable in this state. To modify a test in Ready state, create a version using the Create New Version button. * Retired: State when the test is no longer used. {#create-test2__ul_lfy_wl1_35b} Tip: To edit a test, open the test version, confirm that it is in Draft state, make your changes, and select Update. |
   | Short description | Brief description about the test. |
   | Add Step | Button used to add step to a test. |
   | Change step order (![Change step order icon]()) | Icon used to change the order of a test step. Select the icon and drag a step to the required location. This icon is displayed next to a test step. |
   | Needs Verification | Check box used to mark a test step for verification. This icon is displayed after a test step is added. If this checkbox is not selected, you need not verify that if this step passed, failed, or is blocked when you run the test. |
   | Delete a test step (![Delete a test step icon]()) | Icon used to delete a test step. |
   | Run | Button used to run steps, which is displayed only when the test is in the Ready state. See [Run your test assignments in Test Management 2.0](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/YQEv227qh~bzch55eAFVyA "Run your test assignments and capture the results."). |
   | Update | Button used to update the details of a test version. |
   | Ready | Button used to change the state of the test version to Ready. |
   | Create New Version | Button used to create another version of the test. |
   | Delete | Button used to delete the test version. |
   [Table 1. Test Version Form]

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6. Click Submit.  

## What to do next

To add a test to a test set:

1. Select the test from the Test list.
2. Click Add to Test Set.
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**Related concepts**   

* [Test Board in Test Management 2.0](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/pz88zvUvDRWg9Imav82H2g "Test Board gives you a comprehensive view of your test plans and enables you to manage test plans more efficiently.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Create a test set in Test Management 2.0](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/NgbKiO7x8dZkAgOsWNqpcA "Group related tests into a test set. Test sets help you find tests by category or tag.")
* [Create a test execution suite in Test Management 2.0](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/2GA5ja4P6DS3rxHP8puWHw "Create a short test plan when the testing effort is minimal. You can also use it when you want to avoid the overhead of creating a test plan and a test cycle for a test execution suite.")
* [Run your test assignments in Test Management 2.0](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/YQEv227qh~bzch55eAFVyA "Run your test assignments and capture the results.")

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