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

# XML Schema Assertion

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

![XML Schema Assertion](/images/screenshots/assertion/XMLSchemaAssertion.png)

The XML Schema Assertion allows the user to validate a response against an XML Schema.

| Name | Required | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Name | No | Descriptive name for this element that is shown in the tree. |
| File Name | Yes | Specify XML Schema File Name |

## Related

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