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Getting Started

Getting Started

Welcome to Testr! This guide will help you get up and running with automated web testing in just a few minutes.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Create Your Account

  1. Visit testr.pro (opens in a new tab)
  2. Click "Sign Up" and create your account
  3. Verify your email address
  4. You'll start with free credits to begin testing

Step 2: Access the Dashboard

Once logged in, you'll see your main dashboard with:

  • Test Overview: Recent test runs and status
  • Credit Balance: Available credits for running tests
  • Quick Actions: Create new tests, view analytics
  • Recent Activity: Your latest test executions

Testr Dashboard The main dashboard showing your testing overview, recent activity, and quick actions

Step 3: Understand the Credit System

Testr uses a credit-based system:

  • 1 Credit = 1 Test Action (click, type, verify, etc.)
  • Step-by-Step Tests: Each step costs 1 credit
  • AI Explorer Tests: Configurable budget (1-20 credits recommended)
  • Free Tier: Includes starter credits
  • Additional Credits: Available via subscription plans

Step 4: Choose Your Testing Approach

Testr offers two powerful testing modes:

🎯 Step-by-Step Testing

Best for: Precise, repeatable tests with specific requirements

  • Define exact actions: "Click the login button"
  • Specify input values: "Type 'user@example.com' in email field"
  • Add verification steps: "Verify welcome message appears"
  • Predictable credit usage (1 credit per step)

🤖 AI Explorer Testing

Best for: Natural language testing and exploratory scenarios

  • Describe goals: "Subscribe to the newsletter"
  • Let AI navigate intelligently
  • Automatic success/failure detection
  • Variable credit usage (set your budget)

Step 5: Your First Test

Let's create a simple test to get familiar with the platform:

  1. Navigate to Dashboard → Click "Create New Test"
  2. Enter Basic Details:
    • Test Name: "Homepage Navigation Test"
    • Target URL: Your website's homepage
    • Description: Optional but recommended
  3. Choose Test Mode: Start with "AI Explorer" for simplicity
  4. Set Explorer Prompt: "Navigate to the contact page and verify it loads"
  5. Set Credit Budget: 5 credits (conservative for first test)
  6. Save as Template: Check this to reuse later
  7. Click "Create & Run Test"

Step 6: Monitor Your Test

Once your test starts running, you'll see:

  • Real-time Progress: Current step and overall completion
  • Live Screenshots: What the browser currently sees
  • Step Status: Which actions succeeded or failed
  • Credit Usage: How many credits have been consumed

Step 7: Review Results

After completion, you'll have access to:

  • Execution Video: Full GIF recording of the test run
  • Step-by-Step Breakdown: Detailed action log
  • Success/Failure Status: Clear pass/fail indication
  • AI Insights: Why actions were taken (for Explorer tests)

Common First Test Ideas

E-commerce Sites

  • "Add a product to cart and proceed to checkout"
  • "Search for 'laptop' and view the first result"
  • "Navigate to customer support page"

Business Websites

  • "Fill out the contact form with sample data"
  • "Subscribe to the newsletter"
  • "Navigate through the main menu sections"

Web Applications

  • "Create a new account with valid information"
  • "Log in with existing credentials"
  • "Navigate to user settings page"

Best Practices for Beginners

🎯 Start Simple

  • Begin with basic navigation tests
  • Use AI Explorer mode for first tests
  • Keep credit budgets conservative (5-10 credits)

📝 Clear Descriptions

  • Use specific, actionable language
  • Include expected outcomes
  • Mention any test data requirements

🔄 Iterate and Improve

  • Review failed tests to understand issues
  • Adjust prompts based on results
  • Save successful tests as reusable templates

💡 Use Realistic Data

  • Provide sample email addresses, names, etc.
  • Consider edge cases for form inputs
  • Test with different user scenarios

Next Steps

Now that you've run your first test:

  1. Learn about Creating Tests - Deep dive into both testing modes
  2. Explore Test Execution - Advanced monitoring and debugging
  3. Set up Analytics - Track your testing patterns and success rates
  4. Try MCP Integration - Connect with AI assistants like Claude

Getting Help

Ready to create more sophisticated tests? Continue to Creating Tests!