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setUp Thread Group

Configure the JMeter setUp Thread Group miscellaneous features: 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 Miscellaneous Features category. Also documented in context in the full Component Reference.

setUp Thread Group

A special type of ThreadGroup that can be utilized to perform Pre-Test Actions. The behavior of these threads is exactly like a normal Thread Group element. The difference is that these type of threads execute before the test proceeds to the executing of regular Thread Groups.

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