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The Test Step Status is the status of a specific step inside the Test Run. The test step status may affect the Test overall Run Status. 

You can check the Test Step Status at Step Status.


Review the Default Test Step Statuses


The default Test Statuses are: 


NameDescription
PASSEDThe test step has passed
TODOThe test step has not started
EXECUTINGThe test step is currently being executed
FAILEDThe test step has failed


These statuses can not be deleted nor changed. 

Create New Test Step Status


To create a new status, go to Jira Settings > Apps > Xray > Test Step Statuses and go to the Add New Test Step Status section at the bottom of the page.


Then fill out the configuration information and press Add.


  • Name: the name for the custom status.
  • Description: the description for the custom status
  • Color: the color for the new custom status.
  • Test Status: the test status to map this step status when calculating requirement coverage.


By creating a new test step status you will map it to specific test status. This allows you to control the requirement coverage calculation.



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