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title: 'Install & Configure Test Capture'
metadesc: 'Learn how to install, author, and configure the Test Capture Chrome extension to execute tests and capture logs during manual execution in Test Management by Testsigma'
canonical: 'https://testsigma.com/docs/test-management/test-capture/install-and-configure/'
page_id: 'install-test-capture-extension'
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# Install & Configure Test Capture


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Installing, authorizing, and configuring the Test Capture Chrome extension is required before you can execute tests and capture logs during manual execution. This article discusses setting up the extension so it works correctly with Test Management by Testsigma.

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## **Install Test Capture Extension**

You can install the extension directly from **Test Management by Testsigma** or from the **Chrome Web Store**.





## **Install from Test Management by Testsigma**

1. From the left navigation bar, go to **Test Runs**.
   ![Test Runs](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Test_Runs_for_Capture.png)

2. Open a test run.

3. On the **Test Run Details** page, click **Execute & Capture**.
   ![Test Run Details](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Execute_Capture.png)

4. In the **Extension Not Installed** dialog, click **Download Extension**.
   ![Download Extension](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Download_Capture_Extension.png)

5. You are redirected to the Test Capture Chrome extension page.

6. Click **Add to Chrome** and confirm the installation.
   ![Add to Chrome](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Add_Test_Capture.png)
  
   The extension is added to your browser.

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## **Install from Chrome Web Store**

1. Open the **Chrome Web Store**.
   ![Chrome Web Store](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Chrome_Web_Store_New.png)

2. Search for **Test Capture**.
   ![Test Capture Search](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Test_Capture_Search.png)

3. Open the extension page.

4. Click **Add to Chrome** and confirm the installation.
   ![Add to Chrome](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Add_to_Chrome_from_Store.png)

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## **Authorize the Extension**

After installation, the extension must be authorized to connect with Test Management by Testsigma.

1. Open a test run.

2. Click **Execute & Capture**.

3. In the **Test Capture** dialog, click **Login to Test Capture**.
   ![Login to Test Capture](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Login_to_Test_Capture.png)

4. You are redirected to the **Test Management by Testsigma** authorization page.

5. Click **Authorize Extension**.
   ![Authorize Extension](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Authorize_Capture_Extension.png)

   The extension is now authorized and ready for use.

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## **Configure the Extension**

You can configure evidence capture options and shortcuts from the extension settings.

1. Click the **Extensions** icon in the **Chrome toolbar**.

2. Select **Test Capture**.
   ![Test Capture](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Select_Test_Capture_From_Extensions.png)

3. Enable the required options:
   ![Enable Options](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Enable_all_in_Test_Capture.png)
   - **Instant Replay**
   - **Take Screenshot**
   - **Record Current Tab/Current Tab**

4. Click **Settings**.
   ![Settings](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Extension_Settings_for_Capture.png)
  
5. Enter the **application URL** used for testing and click **Add**.
   ![Add URL](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Add_URL_to_Extension.png)

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## **Configure Keyboard Shortcuts**

You can customize keyboard shortcuts for faster access to extension actions.

1. Open **Extension Settings**.

2. Click the **Edit** icon next to **Keyboard Shortcuts**.
   ![Edit Shortcuts](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Configure_KB_Shortcuts_for_Extension.png)

3. Configure shortcuts for the following actions:
   - **Activate the extension**
   - **Instant Replay**
   - **Record Entire Screen**
   - **Record Current Tab**
   - **Take Screenshot**

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## **Reset Extension Settings (Optional)**

1. Open **Extension Settings**.

2. Click **Reset** next to **Reset Extension**.
   ![Reset Extension](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Reset_Extension_Settings_Test_Capture.png)
   
   All extension settings are reset to their default values.

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