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> ❌ **App modes**
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> ❌ This feature works in a different way depending on the App mode. See more info about App modes at [Xray Exploratory App Desktop Application](https://getxraydocs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/XEA/pages/43483456).

# Performing a testing session with Xray & Jira integration

<span style="color: #003366">After you create a new session and fill all the necessary fields, or execute a session for an existing test you need to:</span>

1. <span style="color: #003366">Click on </span>**<span style="color: #003366">Start Session</span>**<span style="color: #003366">;</span>
2. <span style="color: #003366">Choose if you want to create now or later Test Execution;</span>
3. <span style="color: #003366">Select the screen or the window to record the test session.</span>


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