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# Create a test environment

# Create a test environment {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Create a test environment to define the setup to be used when conducting the tests in
a test plan.

## Before you begin

Role required: tm_test_manager

## About this task

A test plan can specify the software version or the operating system to be used. The
Test Environment form includes the type of environment and can also include a
URL.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllTest ManagementTest ExecutionTest Environments.
2. Click New.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Number | System-generated unique identifier of the test environment. |
   | Name | Name of the test environment. |
   | Type | Type of environment. Select one from the following: * Development * Production * QA * User Acceptance Testing (UAT) * Staging * Support {#t_CreatingTestEnvironments__ul_sqp_vjx_yq} |
   | URL | URL of the test environment. |
   | Short description | Brief description of the test environment. |
   [Table 1. Test Environment form]

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4. Click Submit.

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