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title: "New Testing Session"
canonical: "https://docs.getxray.app/space/XEA/43483550/New%20Testing%20Session"
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In this section you can find more information about how to create a new testing sessions for Xray & Jira integration and standalone modes: App modes This feature works in a different way depending on the App mode.  Check more info about App modes at  Xray Exploratory App Modes .  Create a New Session (Xray & Jira Integration) To create a new exploratory test, click the option  Create New File Type a name to the session file, select the workspace, choose Xray & Jira connection from the drop-down list, select the Jira project where you want to create the new test, and click  Create New Session . Create a New Session (Standalone Mode) To create a new exploratory test, click the option  Create New File. Type a name to the session file, choose the workspace, select the  Standalone, No Connection to Jira  option, and click the option  Create New Session . Want to know how to run a Testing Session? Check how to execute a testing session at  Executing a generic exploratory testing session  and learn how to:  Track the testing session progress Add evidence Report defects Export testing session results