---
title: "Runtime Controller"
description: "Configure the JMeter Runtime Controller logic controllers: properties, defaults, and practical usage notes for building reliable load tests."
url: https://docs.jmeter.ai/components/runtime-controller/
lastUpdated: 2026-10-01
source: docs.jmeter.ai
---

# Runtime Controller

*Part of the **Logic Controllers** category. Also documented in context in the [full Component Reference](/user-manual/component-reference/#runtime-controller).*

![Runtime Controller](/images/screenshots/runtimecontroller.png)

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. |

## Related

- [Logic Controllers & Flow Control](/topics/logic-controllers-flow-control/)
- [Full Component Reference](/user-manual/component-reference/)
- [Functions and Variables](/user-manual/functions/)