> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.loadium.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.loadium.com/creating-your-first-test.md).

# Quick Start

Loadium is designed to have a straightforward process to manage your load tests.

<figure><img src="/files/BUQ5Q4L38JtgIWazchCp" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

When you first log in to Loadium, you will be presented with Home Page. There are five tabs in the banner menu:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Home Page" %}
Displays the list of the created tests, information for previous test runs, and package usage.

<figure><img src="/files/tsOPCE1YkFvxZphv3Xeq" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Projects" %}
Allows grouping of the created tests and displays them.

<figure><img src="/files/1KmektnOh3jV5vB6DUHK" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Create" %}
Allows you to start creating a test with Script Builder, JMeter file, Gatling file, and Selenium WebDriver editor. Also presents other options Convert to JMX and JTL to Loadium Report.

<figure><img src="/files/8osdRT0OHIpdUH8xove7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Running" %}
Displays your actively running tests.

<figure><img src="/files/187fdBs1kWRf8wbLruBn" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Compare" %}
Allows you to compare the results of test runs with each other.

<figure><img src="/files/VDAJZFqeiZXjjB6wTauo" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

## 1) Test Creation

To start creating a test, you can either choose to create a new one through the online no-code web editor or upload your previously created script from the desired technology.

### Script Builder

You can create your own script from scratch through Loadium's online editor.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Simple HTTP Builder" %}

#### Simple HTTP Builder

A simplistic approach for creating your script where you will enter basic parameters like request type (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), request URL, reponse\&connection timeout, etc.

<figure><img src="/files/BHxaPCVieyTe76pOXkqc" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Get started quickly with the Simple HTTP Builder guide:

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MUSBrNVrAlMwDQwoAG6" %}
[Simple HTTP Builder](/create-test/script-builder-old/http-test.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Record\&Play" %}

#### Record & Play

A more advanced approach where you can also record your web surfing with the Google Chrome extension to be used in the editor.

<figure><img src="/files/B4QmhQ8jyne7PCiJ3w34" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

&#x20;                                       <img src="/files/9mSt8HPTNRoKS0qE57NZ" alt="" data-size="original">

Get started quickly with the Record\&Play guide:

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MZDGn7b1fvU2nxsA08m" %}
[Script Builder](/create-test/loadium-record-and-play.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### By Uploading Script

Loadium supports open-source technologies to create & run your tests:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="JMeter" %}

#### JMeter Test

Apache JMeter is an open-source tool that supports many protocols like HTTP, JDBC, LDAP, FTP, etc. Creating a JMeter test is the main feature of Loadium which supports all the key features of JMeter.

Get started quickly with the JMeter Test guide:

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MUSAunBwe2J09CIl1hu" %}
[JMeter Test](/create-test/jmeter-test.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Gatling" %}

#### **Gatling Test**&#x20;

Gatling is an open-source performance testing framework based on Scala, Akka and Netty. You can simply upload your Gatling file and desired CSV files to create your test and start testing.&#x20;

Get started quickly with the Gatling Test guide:

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MUSBc3iHQSjgBJ9Ppxx" %}
[Gatling Test](/create-test/gatling-test.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Web Driver" %}

#### Web Driver Test

Selenium WebDriver is a functional test automation library, you can use your Selenium scripts to create performance tests. You can also use Java and Javascript language to create Selenium-based performance tests.

Get started quickly with the Web Driver Test guide:

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MUSBuRvSupUi9j9Pb3I" %}
[WebDriver Test](/create-test/web-driver-test.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

## 2) Running

During test creation, you can manage the test settings to shape the test running course.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Load Configuration" %}
You can configure the virtual user amount, their ramp-up period, and test duration (some parameters may vary between the technologies)

<figure><img src="/files/B1aTkI1rGNMvNVx3LlMD" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Geolocation" %}
You can choose to distribute your load generation to multiple locations with Cloud Service or use your personal servers with Private Locations.

<figure><img src="/files/edfS5vUCVJjL3hGce39N" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You can see our guides for more detailed information.

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MUSE7GXKewmLpQmOWWW" %}
[Geolocation old ui](/test-settings/what-is-geolocation.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MYABRi8YJLiiG9YuvpQ" %}
[Private Location old ui](/features/private-location.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Failure Criteria" %}
An <mark style="color:purple;">optional</mark> feature where you can choose certain KPI metrics and set thresholds for each request to track their performance

<figure><img src="/files/81jIFsdp4AIeSPbTdfBd" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You can see our guide for more detailed information.

{% content-ref url="/pages/CDD5Gw1xs3k317iv9ZFt" %}
[Failure Criteria old](/test-settings/failure-criteria-old.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Scheduling" %}
An <mark style="color:purple;">optional</mark> feature where you can schedule your tests to automate their run.

<figure><img src="/files/qUhWtyIdJukb2jrnmgWI" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="APM" %}
An <mark style="color:purple;">optional</mark> feature where you can integrate New Relic or AppDynamics APM Tools to get their metrics displayed on the Loadium Report.

<figure><img src="/files/B2VLnZIkMMDk9usoVUnR" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You can see our guide for more detailed information.

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MUheY65faqUboU8iwG4" %}
[Broken mention](broken://pages/-MUheY65faqUboU8iwG4)
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

When you finish creating a test, the information you have put; uploaded files, load configurations, geolocations, KPI, etc. will be saved and you can access it from the Home Page. You can run your created tests from the Home Page.

<figure><img src="/files/WLB7z5tHU7bTzBZ9ANWm" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

## 3) Analyzing

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Test Report" %}
During a test run, the test metrics will be presented lively. After a test finishes, you can access these reports from the test's Sessions page.

<figure><img src="/files/3wmy5Qwn1A06c6Co05Q7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You can check out the Test Report guide for a more comprehensive cover:

{% content-ref url="/pages/tL8rqie6IhBi2pRqvD3G" %}
[Test Report](/features/test-report.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Compare Test" %}
Loadium allows you to compare your tests to help you to analyze your tests better. A quick guide for it will be coming soon!
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Observing Progress" %}
After several runs of your same created test, the overall progress of test results will be presented in the test's Sessions Page.

<figure><img src="/files/yeRJwau7Yigkx4qC0oOf" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

If you don't see the answer to your question here, please [reach out to us](https://loadium.com/contact-us/) to let us know! We're always improving our documentation.

Enjoy testing!