Add child test suite to parent test suite

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title: Add child test suite to parent test suite
description: Add to a multi-level test suite by including a child test suite within a parent test suite.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/application-development/automated-test-framework-atf/atf-add-child-suite.html
release: australia
product: Automated Test Framework \(ATF\)
classification: automated-test-framework-atf
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Building and running automated test suites, Automated Test Framework \(ATF\) test building and execution, Automated Test Framework \(ATF\), Testing and debugging applications, Classic app development, Building applications]
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# Add child test suite to parent test suite

Add to a multi-level test suite by including a child test suite within a parent test suite.

## Before you begin

The parent test suite must exist.

Role required: atf\_test\_admin or atf\_test\_designer

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Automated Test Framework** > **Suites**.

2.  Access a child test suite.

    -   If the child test suite exists, open the child test suite form for editing.
    -   If the child test suite does not yet exist, create it.
3.  In the test suite form in the **Parent suite** field, enter the name of the test suite you want to act as the parent to this child.

4.  If desired, add one or more tests to the child test suite.

5.  Click **Submit**.


**Parent Topic:**[Building and running automated test suites](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/automated-test-framework-atf/atf-suites-overview.md)