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# Creating a test run

Create a test run from a plan or as an ad-hoc run.

## Creating a test run

Create a test run when you are ready to execute test cases.

### Before you start

Decide whether you want a structured run from a test plan or a one-off ad-hoc run.

Have the target environment and device configuration ready.

You can create a test run from a test plan or as an ad-hoc run.

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### From a test plan

1. Open the test plan you want to execute.
2. Click **Create Test Run**.
3. Review the pre-populated test cases and configuration.
4. Confirm or adjust the name, environment, and device configuration.
5. Click **Create**.

Runs created from a plan inherit the plan's test cases and configuration.

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### Ad-hoc test run

1. Open **Test Runs**.
2. Click **Create Test Run**.
3. Choose `Ad-hoc` as the run type.
4. Add test cases manually using search.
5. Set the configuration.
6. Click **Create**.

### Expected result

The new run opens with the selected test cases and saved configuration.

It is now ready for execution.

### Next step

Continue with [Executing a test case](/test-context-manager-documentation/test-runs/creating-a-test-run/executing-a-test-case.md).


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