# Setting Up a Test User

## 👱 What is a Test User

A **Test User** is basically **a player from within your database** that has been **tagged** in order to be used as a test user. 

Test Users can then be used to send Action Groups, Actions and Translations before going live with your Activities. This allows you to check the communication for any errors and styling issues before it goes out to your players. 

The **Test Users** need to be created manually and are not related to the FT CRM user already set up your back office.

## 💫 Create a Test User

To be able to create a Test User in FT CRM you need three things:

* A user set-up on your brand
* The **User ID** or **full email** that was used at registration to create the user
* Access in FT CRM to **Activity Tester** permissions

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**Tip**: You need to have the relevant Testing permissions to be able to create Test Users. Access this from **Settings** > **Users & Permissions.**
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**Step 1:** From the **CRM menu** select **Test Users.** 

Here you'll find a list of all Test Users that have already been set-up as well as the possibility to create new ones. Select any existing test users to find out more information about the user details. 

**Step 2**: Select **New Test User** from the top-right corner of the page

**Step 3**: Enter a **display name** for the Test User 

**Step 4**: Search for the user by entering the **User ID** or **full email address** & **Save**

You should now see your newly created **Test User** in the list of Test Users

![Add a new Test User](https://3654650655-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MGrxN2ttYCb8JwJc2TS%2Fuploads%2FdseisIuejNGazEpEIaTP%2FTest%20User.gif?alt=media\&token=520c0024-58ab-4298-bd32-1efd5f06942c)

### ✏️ **Modify** a Test User

To edit an existing Test User, simply select the Test User from the list. This will open a new panel to display the user information. Here you can make changes to the **display name**.

### ❌ Delete a Test User

Simply select the **Trash icon** to **delete** a Test User. 

![Delete a Test User](https://3654650655-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MGrxN2ttYCb8JwJc2TS%2F-MShOOIXbNEYmZ5-Apa1%2F-MShS6JRsqHWdwVD1Rni%2FSetting%20up%20a%20test%20user%20image%202.png?alt=media\&token=62bf57f6-6f19-4d80-882e-481c71d78501)

### What's Next?

Check out [Testing An Activity](https://www.fasttrack-solutions.com/en/resources/knowledge-base/ft-crm/quality-assurance/testing-an-activity) for a step by step guide to testing your first Activity.