How to Record and Play in JMeter?

JMeter is a powerful tool for performance testing, and recording scripts with Firefox proxy makes the process simple. In this guide, we’ll quickly walk through how to set up and record a script in JMeter using Firefox.

Below are the steps to record a script in JMeter using Firefox proxy:

1. Open JMeter, right-click on "Test Plan" and add "Thread Group".
2. Again, right-click on "Test Plan" and then add "HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder" to the "Non-Test Elements" option.
3. Now, right-click 'Thread Group' and add 'Recording Controller' from the “Logic Controller” option.
4. Click on "HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder" in the left panel and provide any available port number (say "8080").
5. Click the "Target Controller" drop-down in the same window and select the "Recording Controller" drop-down.
6. Open the Firefox browser, go to "Settings" and click "Network Settings" from the General tab.
7. In network settings, select "Manual proxy configuration", enter "localhost" for HTTP Proxy, and "8080" for Port.
8. Navigate back to the "HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder" window in JMeter and click on the "Start" button.
9. The certificate will be saved in the JMeter Bin folder. Import it into Firefox settings and then start recording.
10. Visit the web URL in Firefox and everything will be recorded in the "Recording Controller".
11. Now, save the script and press the "Ctrl+R" keyboard shortcut to play the recording.

Recording and replaying scripts in JMeter allows for efficient performance testing. By following these steps, you can streamline your process. For expert help in test automation, contact QASource today.