# loader.io Plugin Simple cloud-based load testing for your web apps/apis with thousands of connections via the [loader.io](http://loader.io/) API - by [SendGrid Labs](http://labs.sendgrid.com/) # Installation 1\) Make sure you have all the latest plugins available: visit /pluginManager/advanced, select 'check now' 2\) Get your free loader.io account for load testing: [http://loader.io](http://loader.io/) 3\) Make note of your loader.io API key: <http://loader.io/settings>  4) Goto Manage Jenkins \> Manage Plugins \> Available & locate the loader.io plugin and install it  5\) Next, you need to add your loader.io API key to the stored credentials (Manage Jenkins \> Manage Credentials)  Test your API key, Once verified, click Save.  # Using loader.io for post build load tests \* Note: You'll need to first complete a successful test using your loader.io acct ([http://loader.io](http://loader.io/)), once completed your load test config will be available in the plugin 1\) In your build config, select the Post-build action "loader.io" 2\) Select your test template, enter both the Error % & Response time thresholds. Then click Save.  # Viewing your loader.io load test results When load tests are running during your Post-build actions you can view the Console output and monitor the progress  When your build is complete, you can view the report of the loader.io load test   # **Changelog:** #### **v1.0** - Initial release