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# Configure testing support

# Configure testing support for playbooks {#ariaid-title1}

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

Configure the Automated Test Framework (ATF) to support testing playbooks by authoring tests in the ATF UI on your ServiceNow instance.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin or atf_test_admin

## About this task

For more information about the ATF test configuration, see [Build and run your first automated test](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=atf-tut-build-first&version=australia&pubname=australia-application-development&ft:locale=en-US).

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAutomated Test Framework (ATF)Tests.
2. Select New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   {#config-playbook-test-sup__table_epm_txm_k3c__entry__2}

   |   |   |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Type a name for the test. |
   | Application | Application scope that the test applies to. |
   | Active | Select the check box to activate the test. |
   | Fail on server error | Select the check box to fail the test if there is a server error. |
   | Enable parametrized testing | Select the check box to enable testing that executes a single test case multiple times using different sets of input data instead of creating separate tests for each scenario. |
   | Description | Type a description of the test that helps you identify it. |
   [Table 1. Test New record form]

   {#config-playbook-test-sup__table_epm_txm_k3c}
4. Select Save.
5. On the Test Steps tab, select Add Test Step.
6. In the Add Test Step dialog box, select Configurable WorkspaceOpen Workspace Page, and then select Next.
7. In the Add Test Step: Open Workspace Page, in the Workspace URL text box, enter the URL for your playbook.  
   For example: <kbd class="ph userinput">/now/playbook-workspace-demo/record/interaction/-1</kbd>
8. Select Submit.
9. On the Test page, select Add Test Step.
10. In the Add Test Step dialog box:  
    1. Select Configurable WorkspaceTest Page.
    2. In the Insert after drop-down list, select Step 1 - Open Workspace Page.
    3. Select Next.
    4. In the Configurable Workspace Test Authoring dialog box, select Open.
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11. In the Create New Interaction page, under PAGE COMPONENTS, select one of the Playbook components based on whether you are testing a monolithic playbook or a custom layout playbook:  
    {#config-playbook-test-sup__table_gtr_dsv_k3c__entry__2}

    | Choose one of the following for monolithic playbooks: | Choose one of the following for custom layout playbooks: |
    |-|-|
    | now-playbook-experience-connected | sn-playbook-card |
    | sn-playbook-card | now-playbook-activity-picker |
    |   | now-playbook-activity-viewer |
    |   | now-playbook-stage-picker |
    [ ]

    {#config-playbook-test-sup__table_gtr_dsv_k3c}  
    Note:  
    The sn-playbook-card component can be used for either a monolithic or a custom playbook.
12. Under ACTIONS:  
    1. From the Action drop-down list, select \[Stacked Selector\]: Gets the playbook title by index.
    2. In the next text box, enter <kbd class="ph userinput">0</kbd>.
    3. Select Submit.
    4. Select Save.
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## Result

Return to your test configuration page on your instance, refresh the page, and you can see the test step you just configured added to the Test Steps tab. For more information, see [Build and run your first automated test](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=atf-tut-build-first&version=australia&pubname=australia-application-development&ft:locale=en-US).

## What to do next

Add as many test steps as you need and then run the test. For information about running an ATF test, see [Run an automated test on a playbook](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/aZj_w9aNY1o2vOdZjOTFHQ "After creating your test and adding steps, run and monitor the progress of your automated test.").

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