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Runtime Controller

Configure the JMeter Runtime Controller logic controllers: properties, defaults, and practical usage notes for building reliable load tests.

Difficulty: intermediate
Guide type: reference
Estimated read time: 1 min read
Last verified version: Verified JMeter 5.6

Part of the Logic Controllers category. Also documented in context in the full Component Reference.

Runtime Controller

The Runtime Controller controls how long its children will run. Controller will run its children until configured Runtime(s) is exceeded.

Name	Required	Description
Name	Yes	Descriptive name for this controller that is shown in the tree, and used to name the transaction.
Runtime (seconds)	Yes	Desired runtime in seconds. 0 means no run.

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