![How to Install Zephyr](https://rossoneill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Zephyr.png)
Zephyr is a test management plugin for Jira. Jira is a great tool to manage projects, however, it lacks a test management suite. A proper test management suite will have a place where you can create test cases, manage test executions, create and display reports, and demonstrate traceability among stories and defects. In this example, I will demonstrate how to install Zephyr. First, you will need a trial version of Jira. After that has been installed you can install the Zephyr plugin.
How to Install Zephyr for Jira
Click Add-ons
The first steps it to add Zephyr. Click on the wheel and click on Add-ons.
![Install Zephyr Add-ons](https://rossoneill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Add-ons.jpg)
Search for Zephyr Plugin
Next, search for Zephyr plugin and click on the free trial button
![Zephyr for Jira test Management](https://rossoneill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/zephyr-for-jira-test-mgt.jpg)
Check for menu for Tests
If the plugin has successfully installed check it for Test. If you do not see Tests in the menu simply refresh your screen.
![Tests will appear on menu if Zephyr is installed correctly](https://rossoneill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Tests.jpg)
Add Issue Type
At this stage, you will not be able to create a test yet as you need to create an issue type of test. Currently, you only have issue types: Task, Sub-Task, Story, Bug, and Epic. To add an issue type test go to Administration > Projects
![Add Issue Type](https://rossoneill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AddIssueType.jpg)
Click on the project you just created. In this example, I am adding it to “demo-qa”
![Click on the Project Name](https://rossoneill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/demo-qa-project.jpg)
Issue Types Schemes
On the left-hand toolbar, there is an Issue Type Schemes button. Click on it to add a new issue type. Here you will drag and drop issue type Test into the box Issue Types for Current Scheme. When you are finished click on save.
![Issue Type Test](https://rossoneill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IssueTypeTest.jpg)
Create a Test
Now click on the Tests > Create and note you are now able to select issue type “Test”.
![Create New Test](https://rossoneill.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/CreateIssue.jpg)
Now you have successfully installed Jira. The next step is to begin test planning by building test cases.