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What is the Xray Test Case Importer?<\/h3>\n

The Xray Test Case Importer is a wizard of Xray Test Management for Jira that helps you to import tests from CSV or JSON files. In this tutorial, we show you how to easily master the import of CSV files. If you have any questions about importing with JSON, just contact us <\/a>\u2013 we’ll be happy to help!<\/p>\n

Generally, you can also import tests via the REST API, but this is time-consuming and requires some preparatory work and knowledge. The Xray Test Case Importer, however, is an intuitive tool that can save you an immense amount of time and reduce the risk of potential pitfalls.<\/p>\n

Xray Test Case Importer or Jira CSV Importer?<\/h3>\n

In Jira, you also have the option of importing CSV data via the CSV Importer integrated in Jira. These two tools are, of course, suitable for different purposes:<\/p>\n

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Xray Test Case Importer<\/strong><\/td>\nJira CSV Importer<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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can create or update the issue types test, precondition and test sets<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

can create new issues and import all Jira issue types<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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especially well suited for manual tests<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

suitable for all issue types shipped with the system (third party applications excluded)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
supports the Xray semantics<\/td>\ndoes not support Xray semantics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

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You may have already used the Jira CSV Importer to import some tasks. In order to add your predefined tests to your Jira instance, working with the Xray Test Case Importer is unavoidable.<\/p>\n

But don’t worry: with these instructions, y<\/span>ou will succeed in no time!<\/p>\n

Use Xray Test Case Importer for Jira efficiently: Step-by-step guide<\/h3>\n

Before the import: pr<\/span>epare the CSV file<\/h4>\n

Before the actual task begins, there are a few things to keep in mind with the CSV file. You can name the fields of your file according to your individual wishes, but make sure to include these following three mandatory fields:<\/p>\n