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Quick Start

This guide will help you get started with creating projects, adding test cases, and running tests.

Creating a Project​

A project in QA Sphere can be used for assigning test cases to a specific app or a certain functional part of a bigger application.

  1. Navigate to the top-right corner of the screen.
  2. Click on the Add Project button.
  3. Follow the prompts to set up your new project.

Creating a new project

Adding Test Cases​

Well-described and structured test cases are the basic requirement for running tests.

  1. Switch to the Test Cases tab in your project.

Creating test cases

  1. Add test cases using one of two methods:
    • Type directly into the list
    • Use the Create Test Case form for more detailed entries Initiating new test case
  2. Create folders using Create Folder button and organize your test cases for better structure

Using the Create Test Case Form​

The form allows you to specify:

  • Detailed description
  • Preconditions
  • Steps to take
  • Requirements
  • Priority
  • Tags
  • Additional resources (attachments)
Describing test case

Creating Test Runs​

  1. Navigate to the Test Runs section and click Create Test Run. Creating test run

  2. Name and describe the test run, assign a team member, and select a milestone.

  3. Select the test cases update option:

  • Choose User Selection to pick test cases individually.
  • Live mode builds test runs based on the test case folder structure.

NOTE: In both modes, the test run will update when test cases are modified in the library.

  • Select Fixed Version to preserve the current state of test cases regardless of future modifications in the library.

Creating test run

  1. Select test cases for the test run, review the preview if needed, and click Create Test Run to finalize.

Creating test run

Executing Test Runs​

  1. Start the test run by clicking on it.
  2. Follow the instructions for each test case.
  3. Mark the status of each test case based on results.
  4. Track time spent on individual test cases.

Executing test run

Reviewing Results​

Executing test run

  • Once the status of all test cases is updated, the test run can be closed.
  • All test run details are automatically saved and can be reviewed later.
  • Detailed reports can be generated out of the test runs' data.

Executing test run

By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to effectively using QA Sphere for testing your products.