How to Create Test Set in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Create Test Set in Jira: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your desired project.
Select 'Testing Board'.
Click 'Create'.
Select 'Test'.
Go to the 'Issue type' and click the drop-down arrow.
Select 'Test Set'.
Enter a name, parent and description for your test set.
Select 'Create'.
Click 'Add Tests' to include test cases.
Select from the option below such as 'New Test, Existing Test and Test from Test Sets'.
That's it! You can now execute the test set and track the results directly within Xray.
Quick answer: To create a test set in Jira, navigate to your project, open the Testing Board, and create a new Test issue. Change the issue type to Test Set, enter the details, and click create. Finally, add your test cases to the set and execute them.
About this Jira tutorial
Set up and manage test sets in Jira by configuring issue types, adding test cases, and tracking your test execution results. This guide shows how to create Test Set in Jira in 11 steps, starting with "Navigate to your desired project" and finishing with "That's it! You can now execute the test set and track the results directly within Xray". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Jira interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create Test Set in Jira?
11 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Jira data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Jira. Related guides: How to Create Test Suite in Jira, How to Create Two Dimensional Filter Statistics in Jira and How to Customize Jira Service Desk Portal. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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