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Getting Started

Welcome to retestr.ai! This guide will walk you through your first visual test run in under 5 minutes.

Prerequisites​

All you need is a modern web browser and a URL to test.

Step 1: Create an Account​

If you haven't already, sign up for an account at retestr.ai/app. You'll be placed on our Free tier, which includes 30 test runs/month.

Step 2: Create a Project​

A Project typically corresponds to a specific application or website (e.g., "Marketing Site", "Web App").

  1. Log in to the Dashboard.
  2. Click the + New Project button on the home screen.
  3. Name your project (e.g., My First Project).
  4. Click Create.

Step 3: Record Your First Test​

We'll use the Magic Recorder to create a test without writing any code.

  1. Inside your new project, click + New Test Case.
  2. Select Magic Recorder.
  3. Enter the URL you want to test (e.g., https://example.com).
  4. Click Start Recording.
    • A new browser window will open.
    • Interact with the page: click buttons, fill forms, or navigate menus.
    • retestr.ai automatically captures snapshots at key interactions.
  5. When finished, click Stop & Save in the recorder overlay.

Step 4: Run the Test​

Now that your test is saved, let's run it to establish a baseline.

  1. Click the Run button on your new test case.
  2. Wait for the Cloud Runner to pick up the job (usually instant).
  3. Once complete, the status will show Passing.
    • Note: Since this is the first run, there is no previous version to compare against, so the initial screenshot automatically becomes the "Baseline".

Step 5: View Results​

Click on the test run to see the captured screenshots. This "Golden Master" will be used to detect regressions in future runs.

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