How to Create a Test Cycle in Jira

Quick summary

A test cycle in Jira using Zephyr Scale lets QA teams group and execute test cases within a defined sprint or release window. This step-by-step walkthrough shows how to create, configure, and populate a test cycle directly from your Jira project sidebar.

Steps

1. Go to the Jira project where you want to create a test cycle.
2. In the project sidebar, locate and click on Zephyr Scale.
3. Click on Test Cycles from the Zephyr Scale menu.
4. Click the Create New Cycle button, usually located at the top right.
5. Configure the cycle by adding a name, description, planned start date, and end date.
6. After configuring all details, click Create to save the new test cycle.
7. Once the cycle is created, add test cases by selecting them from your test repository or directly from the test cycle screen.