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title: Publish test definitions
description: Publish the test definitions to ensure that agents only see the approved versions of test definitions for execution. This also helps maintain consistency and control over both current and future test versions.
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last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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breadcrumb: [Setting up test definitions, Service Test Management, Telecommunications, Media, and Technology \(TMT\)]
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# Publish test definitions

Publish the test definitions to ensure that agents only see the approved versions of test definitions for execution. This also helps maintain consistency and control over both current and future test versions.

## Before you begin

You must ensure that the characteristic and its options are added to the test definition for successful publishing and operation of the tests.

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Service Test Management** > **Test Definitions** > **All**.

2.  Select the test definition that you want to publish.

3.  Select **Publish**.

    **Note:** After you publish a test definition, you can't change or delete it.


## Result

The test definition is published and its state changes from Draft to Published.