Using the test mode manager

Introduction

The test mode manager lets you practice using and configuring Paragon without risk to your live information. If you'd like, you can copy your live data into this test mode environment and make changes that won't affect anything in your live system. 

Access the test mode manager

From the Paragon home page, click the settings button.

From the settings page, under the system card, select test mode manager.

Enable test mode for the first time

Test Mode must be reset before you use it the first time. You will not be able to access Test Mode until it has been reset at least once.

To do that, simply click the reset test mode button:

Another modal will appear to confirm you'd like to proceed.

Click the accept button. When the reset is finished a success notification will be displayed on the top right of the screen.

You are now able to log in to test mode!

Log in to test mode

You will not be able to access Test Mode until it has been reset at least once.

To log in to your test mode, click the start test mode button from the test mode manager:

You'll be automatically logged out of your current Paragon session and brought to a log-in screen. Note that there is an indicator that you are logging in to test mode. Use your usual live system credentials to log in.

You can always tell when you're in test mode by the indicator on the Paragon header bar:

When you want to update your test system to have the most current data and settings from your live system, log in to your live system, and reset test mode.

Reset test mode

To reset test mode, click the reset test mode button from the test mode manager:

All your current test data will be lost if you reset test mode. It will be replaced by a copy of your current live data.

Another modal window will appear to confirm you'd like to proceed.

Click the cancel button to abort the reset. Click the accept button to continue. This might take a minute.

You can always leave this screen and return to your regular work while you wait for the reset to complete.  When the reset is finished, a success notification will be displayed on the top right of the screen.

 

What's next?

If this is your first time working with Paragon and you want some tips, check out our getting started document. 

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