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# Create a reusable test

# Create a reusable test {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Create a reusable test to avoid redundancy, ensuring better test maintenance and reliable test execution across the instance.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin, atf_test_admin, atf_test_designer or atf_ws_designer

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllAutomated Test Framework (ATF)Reusable Tests.  
   A list of reusable tests created on the instance shows up.
2. Select New to create a new reusable test.  
   The Reusable Test form shows up.
3. On the form, fill in the fields.  
   The read-only fields are filled up automatically.{#atf-create-reusable-tests__table_d5m_h11_2dc__entry__2}

   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the reusable test. |
   | Application | Read-only field with the scope of the test. |
   | Active | Option to define the test as active or not. |
   | Category | The test step category in which the test shows up. Note: If you leave this field empty, the test shows up under the Reusable Tests test category by default. |
   | Description | Description of the reusable test. Note: The description of the reusable test is displayed in the step creator modal. See [Reusable Tests category](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/9PyisBe6SIgXFmTwq2iklA "Create reusable test components that can be incorporated into various other tests (regular or reusable test), minimizing redundant test code and enhancing test maintainability.") for more information. |
   [Table 1. Inputs]

   {#atf-create-reusable-tests__table_d5m_h11_2dc}
4. Select Save to create the reusable test.  
   The reusable test shows up.  
   Note:  
   Reusable tests can't run independently. They can run only when it becomes a part of another test. They also can't be added to a test suite independently. They must be invoked in another test within a test suite. See [Invoke a reusable test](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/9YoDnyVXC56XXsWs6QkDKg "Implement the following steps to invoke a reusable test in a test (regular or reusable test) or a test in a test suite.") for more information.

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