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JMX Import Made Complete with Scenario Configuration

When migrating from JMeter to OctoPerf, teams have always appreciated how smoothly their JMX files import into our platform. But there was one piece missing: the runtime configuration. Until now, you had to manually recreate your load profiles and scenarios after importing your scripts.

Today, we're excited to announce a feature that makes JMeter migration even smoother: the Import Scenario option. Now you can import not only your Virtual Users (the design part) but also your complete runtime configuration directly from your JMX Thread Groups.

What's New?

Previously, when you imported a JMX file into OctoPerf, only the test design was imported: HTTP requests, extractors, assertions, and all the elements that define your virtual user behavior. The runtime configuration - how many users, ramp-up periods, duration - had to be configured manually in OctoPerf's scenario editor.

The new Import Scenario option bridges this gap. Enable it during import, and OctoPerf will automatically:

  • Create dedicated User Profiles for each Thread Group,
  • Generate a complete scenario with all your load profiles,
  • Convert Thread Group configurations into OctoPerf runtime settings,
  • Apply smart defaults for geographical distribution.

Strengthening Your Security: Two-Factor Authentication Now Available on OctoPerf

Summary

Two-factor authentication adds a strong extra layer of protection to OctoPerf accounts.
Relying on passwords alone is no longer enough, so enabling 2FA ensures access stays secure even if credentials leak.
Setup takes just a minute with any TOTP-compatible authenticator app, and recovery codes provide a fallback in case the device is lost.
The guide walks through enabling, using, and disabling 2FA directly from the User Account settings in OctoPerf.

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OctoPerf v16 - A major UI makeover

In 2022, OctoPerf went through a major UI makeover. The goal was not only to move to a more modern tech stack, but above all to offer a smoother, more flexible experience to our users. Since then, this new UI has been warmly welcomed by the thousands of people using OctoPerf every day.

Over time, we’ve kept listening to you: your positive feedback, your suggestions, your ideas for improvement. All of that has helped shape the brand-new version of the OctoPerf UI that we’re excited to share with you in this short demo video, freshly rolled out to production on the SaaS. It's also available for On-Premise users.

AI in Performance Testing: MCP server Integration with OctoPerf

Some topics are just too trendy to overlook, and AI in testing is definitely one of them. A few weeks ago, we shared a blog post introducing the integration between an MCP server and OctoPerf, highlighting the many benefits it brings.

To illustrate this in action, we recently hosted a webinar led by Thomas Pitteman, performance testing expert at Adeo and OctoPerf power user. In this short 20-minute session, Thomas walks through the concept behind the integration, demonstrates several prompts to launch a test directly from Claude, and shows how to query the AI for insights and recommendations on the results.

The webinar wraps up with a Q&A session, which we chose to keep, so you can hear answers to questions you might be wondering about too.

OctoPerf v15.1 - Continuous integration and new trend report

Summary

OctoPerf v15.1 brings major improvements for CI/CD workflows and faster test automation.

  • A new integration wizard makes Jenkins, Maven, and API-based automation easier to set up with secure, prefilled configurations.
  • PDF reports can now be generated and emailed automatically at test completion, reducing manual steps.
  • The new Trend Report lets teams compare up to 25 tests, making long-term performance tracking far clearer.
  • Built-in data generation helps produce realistic datasets without external tools.
  • Multiple UX enhancements—preview tabs, clearer clickable elements, validation map, and visible time-ranges—smooth the overall user experience.

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