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# Test Creation With Plugin
1. Introduction
Welcome! This guide will help you create test with multiple instances as well as manage test on Baseline11.
2. System Requirements
To create a test, ensure you have:
* A stable internet connection
* An active Project Admin or Project Member account with AWS Setup
* A web browser on a compatible device (PC, tablet, or mobile phone)
### The steps mentioned below are the process for test creation with plugin
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## Accessing the Test Management Page
1. Open your web browser
2. Go to our official website: [www.baseline11.com](https://www.baseline11.com/)
3. Sign in with your Project Admin or Project Member credentials
4. Navigate to the Dashboard
5. Click on the Tests tab
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## Creating a New Test
1. Before creating a new Test, ensure that a **Project** has been created
2. Click on the Add Test button.
3. Enter the following test details:
* Test Name
* Select a Project
* Description
* Select Jmeter Version
* Upload The JMX File (From Drop your .JMX Files here or Browse)
* Select Region(Choose the region in which you want to create and execute the test)
* Select Instance Type (Choose the instance type in which you want to create and execute the test)
* Select Subnet ID (Select the subnet details required for test execution)
* Select Security Group (select the security group for the test)
* Add Server Count (Specify the number of servers to be used for testing)
* Add Disk Size (Define the required disk size for the test execution environment)
* Select or Skip VPC Subnet (Specify whether to use a VPC subnet and configure its details accordingly)
* Click Save Icon to save the LG Details
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## **Adding the Plugins**
If you want to add plugins that are referenced in your JMX file, follow these steps:
1. Click on the **Advanced Options** button.
2. Locate the **Plugins** section.
3. Select the plugins you need to add based on your test requirements.
**Note:** You can add multiple plugins to your test as defined in your JMX file. To add multiple plugins, simply check the checkbox at the beginning of each row.
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### **Search Plugins**
* To search for a plugin, click on the **Filter** button.
* Enter the value that describes your plugin name in the search field.
* Select the appropriate plugin from the filtered results.
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## **Run The Test**
1. Click the Run Test button to start the Execution of the test.
2. After creating the test, it will appear in the Tests Table, displaying the following details:
* Test Name
* Project Name
* User Email (The user who created the test)
* Start Time (Time when the test execution began)
* End Time (Time when the test execution completed)
* Status (e.g. Initializing, Running, Completed, Failed)
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## Managing Tests
* **Rerun The Test**: Click on the Rerun Icon next to a test to execute the test again while keeping the same configurations.
* **Stop The Test**: Click on the Cross Icon to stop a test. If the cross icon is gray, it indicates that the test is not currently running (either it has been stopped or has already completed).
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## Reviewing Tests
**Review The Test**: Click on the **Test Name** in the **Tests Table** to view the detailed test information.
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3. Troubleshooting
**Issue: Unable to Create a Test**
* Ensure all required fields are filled.
* Refresh the page and try again.
**Issue: Test Not Appearing in the List**
* Make sure you have assigned the test to the correct project.
* Refresh the test list.
### Sample Files
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You need to select the "Custom Thread Group" Plugin while creating the test
### What is a custom thread group?
A Custom Thread Group in JMeter lets you shape the flow of virtual users more realistically.
