# Running Autonomous Exploration

> Start an Autonomous Exploration run in Test Manager against a requirement, with a time-boxed session, an AI model, and optional live streaming.

This task starts Autopilot exploring an application against a requirement, without a pre-defined test script.

## Prerequisites

* A cloud robot, or an attached robot. Serverless robots are not supported.
* The **Execute Automated Tests** permission in Test Manager, required to trigger an exploration.

## Steps

1. Log in to Test Manager.
2. Open a requirement.
3. Select **+ Autonomous Exploration**.
4. Attach requirement documents or additional context, if needed.
5. Enter the target application URL.
6. Optional: Provide a custom prompt from the Prompt Library, used as User Instructions.
7. Set a time-box.
8. Select an artificial intelligence (AI) model.
9. Optional: Enable live streaming.
10. Select **Start** to begin the exploration.
11. Once the status changes to **Completed**, select **Show report** to view the full results.

## Result

Autopilot begins exploring the target application. Findings populate as scenarios complete, and the run can be paused, guided, skipped, resumed, or stopped, as described in [Human-in-the-Loop for Autonomous Exploration](https://docs.uipath.com/test-manager/automation-cloud/latest/user-guide/autonomous-exploration#human-in-the-loop-for-autonomous-exploration). After the live phase ends, the report becomes available for review.

## Recommended prompt structure

A well-structured prompt for Autonomous Exploration typically includes:

* Mission
* Scope
* Focus areas
* Test ideas
* Risks and questions
* Timebox

Consider referencing classic exploratory-testing tour styles, such as the Landmark Tour, Saboteur Tour, Couch Potato Tour, or Money Tour.