# Test Plans

> Create a test plan, add test runs to it, and edit, delete, or share one by public link.

**A test plan** groups test runs and sets the scope, goals, and schedule for a round of testing. It links directly to both test runs and test cases.

This page covers creating a test plan, adding test runs to it, editing, deleting, and sharing one by public link.

## Create a test plan

1. In the left navigation, open **Test Plans**.

2. Click **Create Test Plan**.

3. On the **Test Plan Details** page, enter a **Title**. A **Description** is optional.

4. (Optional) Select a **Start Date** and **End Date** from the date picker to schedule the plan.

5. Click **Create Test Plan**.

## Add a test run to a test plan

Create the run inside the plan, or attach one that already exists.

### Create a new run inside the plan

1. Open the test plan.

2. Click **+ Create Test Run**.

3. Follow the steps in [Test runs](https://testsigma.com/docs/arcus/v2/run-tests/test-runs/).

### Attach an existing run

1. In the left navigation, open **Test Runs**, then open the run.

2. Click **Edit Test Run**.

3. Click **Attach Test Plan**.

4. Select the test plan.

## Edit a test plan

1. In the left navigation, open **Test Plans**.

2. Click the ellipsis icon (⋯) next to the test plan and select **Edit**.

3. Make your changes, then click **Save Test Plan**.

## Delete a test plan

1. In the left navigation, open **Test Plans**.

2. Click the ellipsis icon (⋯) next to the test plan and select **Delete**.

3. On the **Delete Test Plan?** dialog, click **Delete Test Plan**.

## Share a test plan by link

A public link lets stakeholders without an account see testing progress.

1. In the left navigation, open **Test Plans**, then open the test plan.

2. Click **Share** in the top right.

3. In the **Share Test Plan** dialog, turn on **Anyone with the link can view**.

4. Click **Copy**.

The link gives read-only access. Anyone holding it can filter the test runs and open a run to see its test cases.