Add Test Case in TestRail

TestRail is a popular test management tool used by QA teams to organize, manage, and track software testing efforts. In this step-by-step guide, you will learn how to add Test Case to a TestRail project in a simple and easy way.

Prerequisites

• You should have access to a TestRail account.
• You must be a member of a TestRail project.
• The project should already be created.

Step-by-Step to Add Test Case in TestRail

Step 1: Login to TestRail

Open your browser and log in to your TestRail account using your username and password.

Step 2: Open the Project

After logging in, click on the desired Project from the Dashboard.

Step 3: Go to Test Cases Section

Click on the Test Cases tab from the top navigation menu.

Step 4: Select or Create a Section

Test cases must be added inside a Section.
You can either:

• Select an existing section, or
• Click “Add Section” to create a new one.

Step 5: Click on “Add Case”

Inside the selected section, click the “Add Case” button.

Step 6: Enter Test Case Details

Fill in the required fields:

• Title – Short name of the test case.
• Preconditions – Any setup required before execution.
• Steps – Detailed step-by-step test procedure.
• Expected Result – Expected outcome after execution.
• Priority – Low, Medium, High, etc.

Step 7: Save the Test Case

After entering all required details, click the “Save Case” button.
Your test case will now be added successfully to the project.

Example of a Simple Test Case

Title: Verify Login with Valid Credentials
Precondition: User must be registered
Steps:
1. Navigate to Login page
2. Enter valid username
3. Enter valid password
4. Click Login button
Expected Result:
User should be logged in successfully.

Difference Between Test Case and Section

	Test Case	Section
Definition	A detailed document that describes what to test and how to test it.	A folder-like container used to organize test cases.
Purpose	Validates a specific functionality of the application.	Groups related test cases together.
Contains	Title, Steps, Expected Results, Priority, etc.	Multiple test cases.
Example	Verify Login Functionality	Authentication Module
Hierarchy Level	Lowest level item executed during testing.	Higher-level organizational structure.