Learn how to set up and configure a test in LoadForge.
LoadForge tests are designed to be repeatable and configurable for consistent performance testing of your service. You specify the host, load parameters, and target performance metrics, and can trigger a run at any time.
How quickly users are introduced into the test. Scaling too fast may overload the server unrealistically. We recommend setting the spawn rate to 2-5% of the total user count per second.
Select the validated host that the test will run against. The selected host determines the default base URL for all relative requests (e.g., /test vs. https://your.host/test).
If your test requires multiple hosts, ensure they are all verified. LoadForge will allow full domain names for any Hosts that you have added.
Advanced users can customize their test script (Locustfile). The default script simply requests the index page of your site, but you can define user workflows, API requests, and custom scenarios. See our Locustfile documentation for more details.
The maximum allowed failure rate before the test is considered failed. Any errors beyond this threshold will trigger a failure notification.These metrics ensure that test results are actionable by providing clear benchmarks for success or failure.