
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
.har
format - 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
Run
button 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.