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title: "Manual Tests Dependency"
slug: "test-dependency"
updated: 2026-05-05T11:02:45Z
published: 2026-05-05T11:02:45Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://success.panaya.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Manual Tests Dependency

Test Dependencies **for manual tests** allow users to define and manage execution order between test cases. Dependencies can be created manually or automatically from a folder. Users can also visualize the full dependency flow.

Use Test Dependencies to control test execution sequencing, reduce manual setup, and ensure prerequisite tests are completed before continuing with dependent tests.

> [!NOTE]
> For Automated Tests dependencies, user [Test Sets](/v1/docs/test-sets#test-dependencies).

## Creating Test Dependencies Manually

Dependencies are managed in the **Related Tests** tab to define upstream and downstream dependencies between test cases.

A test cannot start until its prerequisite tests are completed.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-EIAL71YC.png)

## Adding Related Tests

1. Select the Related tests tab in a manual test.
2. If there are no related tests, click on **Click here**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-6311IDDH.png)

If the Related test already appears, click on **+ Add**.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-KMRG7MT5.png)
3. Select the Link Type -
  - Run Before Current Test
  - Run After Current Test ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-ZLX0MD2Z.png)
4. Look for the tests you wish to link and click **Add**.

> [!NOTE]
> Good to Know!
> 
> - If a test is moved out of the folder, Panaya keeps its existing dependencies. Users must remove the dependencies manually in the Related tests tab if they are no longer required.
> - If a test is deleted, the dependency is removed.

# Creating Test Dependencies From a Folder

Dependencies for manual tests can be generated automatically based on the test order within a selected folder.

- Dependencies are created according to the test order in the folder.
- Only tests located directly in the selected folder are included. Tests in subfolders are excluded.
- If the action is repeated, the system removes previously created dependencies from this folder action and recreates them based on the current test list and order.

In the [Test Tree](/v1/docs/tree-view), right click a folder that contains tests and select **Create Dependencies**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-LGHPOAU1.png)

The below confirmation message will appear. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-N9GJQXK8.png)

# Viewing Dependencies

Once dependencies are in place, a **Dependencies** button appears in the test. Users can view the dependency test flow with view upstream and downstream relationships.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-RJXSS6V4.png)

![](https://cdn.document360.io/f404076c-de23-4609-848e-2dfd4ef701b0/Images/Documentation/image-CWCP0B5S.png)