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Quickstart
Start testing with LoadForge in under 5 minutes
Conducting your initial load test with LoadForge is both quick and straightforward. The default test setup is often sufficient for many users aiming to understand their website’s scalability and pinpoint the first areas of failure.
LoadForge Quickstart Guide
Getting Started in 3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Verify Your Host
Step 1: Verify Your Host
To ensure responsible use of LoadForge and prevent potential misuse like DoS attacks, you must verify website ownership:Facing verification issues? Contact our support team for manual verification assistance.
- Add Your Host: Input your website’s URL
- Choose a Verification Method:
- DNS verification
- Meta tag insertion
- File upload
By verifying a primary domain (e.g.,
loadforge.com), all sub-domains like dev.loadforge.com or staging.test.loadforge.com are automatically verified.Step 2: Create Your Test
Step 2: Create Your Test
Once your host is verified, you’re ready to create a load test:
- Select Your Test File: For beginners, use the default test file
- Determine User Count: Start with 100 virtual users
- Choose Test Location: Select a server location close to your target audience
Default Test Script
Need More Advanced Testing?
- Browse test examples in our documentation
- Record your browser activities using the
.harformat - Use our test creation wizard for guided setup
Step 3: Run Your Test
Step 3: Run Your Test
Execute your test and analyze the results:After completion, you’ll receive a comprehensive report with performance graphs showing how your website responded to the simulated traffic.
- Start the Test: Click the
Runbutton next to your test - Set Test Duration: For first tests, keep it brief (5 minutes)
- Monitor Real-time: Watch performance metrics as they happen
Unless there’s a critical issue with your application, let tests run to completion for thorough performance reports. Incomplete tests may lack crucial data.