# Configure Auto-logging of Defects

Auto-logging of defects is a feature in software testing tools that automatically creates defect reports when a test case fails. This process eliminates the manual effort required by testers to document and report defects, streamlining the entire testing process.

When a test case fails, the tool captures relevant information such as:

* **Test case ID and name**
* **Test steps and expected results**
* **Actual results and error messages**
* **Screenshots or logs**

This information is then used to automatically create a defect, which can be managed in defect management.

This document provides step-by-step instructions on how to configure the auto-logging of defects when a test case or test suite fails

### Steps to Configure Auto-Logging:

1. **Enable Auto-Logging**

* **Navigate to Project Settings:** Go to **Admin** > **Projects** > **\[Project Name]** > **Project Settings**.

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* Locate the option for 'Auto-Logging of Defects'.

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* Enable the toggle switch to activate the feature.

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2. **Set Default Fields:**

* **Assignee:** Specify the default assignee for auto-logged defects.
* **Status:** Set the default status for newly created defects (e.g., "Open," "New").
* **Priority:** Define the default priority for auto-logged defects (e.g., "High," "Medium," "Low").
* **Labels:** Assign default labels to help categorise and filter defects (e.g., "Functional," "Performance", "Production").

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3. **Test the Configuration:**

* Execute a test case or test suite.
* When a test case or test suite fails verify that a new defect is automatically created in failed report and defect management with the correct information.
* Auto-logged defect would be tagged in the failed step of the respective execution report or can be accessed in defect management as well.

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* Check the default values for assignee, status, priority, and labels.
* Ensure that the mapping between test case and defect fields is accurate.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Additional Tips:**

* **Regular Review:** Periodically review the auto-logged defects to ensure it remains accurate and up-to-date.
* Auto-logging can create duplicate defects if multiple test cases fail for the same reason. Use this feature judiciously to prevent unnecessary clutter in your defect management.
  {% endhint %}


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