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title: "XML Assertion"
description: "Configure the JMeter XML Assertion assertions: properties, defaults, and practical usage notes for building reliable load tests."
url: https://docs.jmeter.ai/components/xml-assertion/
lastUpdated: 2026-10-01
source: docs.jmeter.ai
---

# XML Assertion

*Part of the **Assertions** category. Also documented in context in the [full Component Reference](/user-manual/component-reference/#xml-assertion).*

![XML Assertion](/images/screenshots/xml_assertion.png)

The XML Assertion tests that the response data consists of a formally correct XML document.  It does not
validate the XML based on a DTD or schema or do any further validation.

| Name | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Name | No | Descriptive name for this element that is shown in the tree. |

## Related

- [Assertions & SLA Validation](/topics/jmeter-assertions-guide/)
- [Full Component Reference](/user-manual/component-reference/)
- [Functions and Variables](/user-manual/functions/)