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title: 'Managing Test Plans'
metadesc: 'Organize and manage your testing with test plans in Test Management by Testsigma | Set the scope, goals, and schedules to run/track test plans clearly and efficiently.'
canonical: 'https://testsigma.com/docs/test-management/test-plans/manage-test-plans/'
page_id: 'test-plans-in-testsigma-test-management'
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# Managing Test Plans






**Learn how to create, organize, and manage test plans in Test Management by Testsigma.**

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Test plans help you organize and manage your testing process. They're directly linked to test cases and test runs, making it easy to run tests in a clear and structured way. You can use test plans to set the scope, goals, and schedule for your testing.

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> ## **Prerequisites**
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> Before you begin, ensure you know how to create test runs. For more information, see [Test Runs](https://testsigma.com/docs/test-management/test-runs/create-test-runs/).

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## **Interactive Demo**

> [Interactive demo: open in browser](https://app.storylane.io/demo/exd5htjd5mvo?embed=inline)


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## **Create a Test Plan**

1. From the **Dashboard**, go to **Test Plans**, and then select **Create Test Plan**.

2. On the **Test Plan Details** page, enter a **Title** and an optional **Description**.

3. (Optional) To add a test plan schedule, select the **Start Date** and **End Date** using the date picker.

4. Click **Create Test Plan**.

5. Now, add new test runs inside the test plan by selecting **+ Create Test Run**, and following the steps in **Creating Test Runs**.

   Alternatively, attach an existing test run to a test plan by navigating to **Test Runs > Open a test run > Edit Test Run > Attach Test Plan > Select the test plan to attach**.

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## **Edit a Test Plan**

1. From the **Dashboard**, go to **Test Plans**.

2. Click the kebab menu (⋮) next to the test plan you want to edit, and select **Edit**.

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

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## **Delete a Test Plan**

1. From the **Dashboard**, go to **Test Plans**.

2. Click the kebab menu (⋮) next to the test plan you want to delete, and select **Delete**.

3. In the **Delete Test Plan?** dialog box, select **Delete Test Plan** to confirm.

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