# Create a Test/Variant Group

*If you using Webflow, then you should follow the guide here:* [Optibase Webflow App](/webflow-app/optibase-webflow-app.md)

To run an A/B Test, Split Test, or Multivariate Test in Optibase, you first need to create a Test — this is where you define what you’re testing, how, and under which conditions.

### How to create a Test

1. Go to the Tests page from the left-hand menu<br>

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2. Click the New Test button in the top-right corner<br>

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3. Enter a name for your test
4. Select a Test Type:
   * A/B Test (Variant Group)
   * Split Test (URL-based)
   * Multivariate Test
5. Click Create<br>

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### Multivariate Test Setup

If you’re creating a Multivariate Test, you’ll need to define one or more Variant Groups.

Each Variant Group:

* Represents one element on the page you want to test
* Functions like a mini A/B Test inside the larger Multivariate structure

For each element you want to test:

1. Create a Variant Group
2. Add at least two Variants (e.g. headline A vs. headline B)

Optibase will automatically generate all combinations of variants across the Variant Groups to test how different changes perform together.

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### Managing Test Status

You can change the status of a test from the top-right corner of the test page.

* Draft – The test is not live and won’t run
* Active – The test is live on your website
* Paused – The test is temporarily stopped but not deleted

A test must be set to Active for it to appear on your site and for variants to be shown to users.

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### Create Variants

After creating a test, you’ll need to define the actual Variants that users will see.

* A/B Variants: [Create an A/B Variant](/features/tests/create-an-a-b-variant.md)
* Split Variants: [Create a Split Variant](/features/tests/create-a-split-variant.md)

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### Audience Restrictions

You can control who sees your test by setting optional restrictions. These are configured in the test sidebar or under Test Settings.

#### Supported restriction types:

* Location (Geo-Restriction)

  Limit test visibility to users from specific countries or regions. Useful for localized campaigns or regional content testing.
* Screen Size

  Show the test only on certain viewport widths. Ideal for running desktop-only or mobile-only tests.
* Operating System

  Target users based on their OS, such as Windows, macOS, iOS, or Android.
* Browser

  Run tests only in selected browsers (e.g. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge). Helpful when testing browser-specific issues or styles.

These restrictions ensure your tests run only for the relevant audience — improving data quality and control.

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### Test Settings

Inside the Settings tab of your test, you can:

* Change the test name
* Delete the test
* Review or update all restriction rules


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