---
title: "Assist with Testing Rocket Chat"
slug: "assist-with-testing-rocketchat"
description: "Learn how to assist with testing Rocket Chat. Improve secure collaboration tools by reporting issues and validating features."
updated: 2026-02-11T04:43:43Z
published: 2026-02-11T04:43:43Z
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://developer.rocket.chat/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Assist with Testing Rocket.Chat

One of the most effective ways to contribute is by helping to test the Rocket.Chat core server code, as well as its web, desktop, and mobile applications.

This document provides a guide on how to get involved in testing Rocket.Chat, ensuring its robustness and reliability for users worldwide.

> **Prerequisites**
> 
> - [Set up your development environment](/v1/docs/rocketchat-developer#set-up-your-development-environment)
> - Google Chrome Browser

Run Meteor with the command below:

```bash
TEST_MODE=true meteor
```

To run the tests, the server **must** be started with the environment variable `TEST_MODE=true`. This will set all animations' duration to 0 and create an extra admin user with the login values:

```node-repl
_id: "rocketchat.internal.admin.test"
name: "RocketChat Internal Admin Test"
username: "rocketchat.internal.admin.test"
emails: "rocketchat.internal.admin.test@rocket.chat"
password: "rocketchat.internal.admin.test"
```

Once the server is running in test mode, you can proceed to run the tests. Open another terminal window and execute the command below:

```bash
meteor npm run test
```

Contributing to Rocket.Chat by testing its core server code and applications is a valuable way to ensure the platform's stability and functionality.

By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can play a crucial role in the ongoing development and improvement of Rocket.Chat. Your contribution will help maintain the platform's high standards, benefiting users around the globe.