# Load Test Booking Requirement

## Load test requirement:&#x20;

To conduct a TPS load test for your system:&#x20;

* Postman supports a maximum throughput of 200 TPS for **load test environment only**
* The purpose of the load test is **not to verify SMS delivery to recipients**, but to evaluate your system’s capacity and performance.
* SMS messages sent from the load test environment are processed only at the **aggregator level** and do not reach the telco level. This means they will not be delivered to actual mobile phones, and the status will remain “Pending” on Postman, not “success”.&#x20;

The load test environment is designed solely for testing your system’s capabilities, allowing you to assess its performance under load conditions.&#x20;

## Environment&#x20;

* You are required to conduct your load test in the Postman load test environment only.
  * Postman admin portal: <https://loadtest.postman.gov.sg>
  * Postman API base URL: <https://loadtest.postman.gov.sg/api/v2>
* **Do not conduct your load test at Postman production and test environment.**&#x20;

## How to validate success for your load test

* The Postman system will provide the correct request and response payloads to support your testing needs.&#x20;
* You can find the expected endpoints for single send for instance in the documentation [here](https://postman-v2.guides.gov.sg/endpoints-for-api-users/single-send).&#x20;

## How to book and prepare for a load test

1. **Complete the booking form**&#x20;

* Fill in the required details, including the email addresses to be whitelisted and TPS and message segment required&#x20;
* Submit your booking request [here](https://cal.gov.sg/n2g21zn65d6nr2pd80cd051p) **at least one day in advance**

2. P**repare for load test upon booking confirmation**

* Log in to <https://loadtest.postman.gov.sg> and create a campaign
* Send the `campaign ID` to the BTN team in advance so the team can increase the TPS\*

\* Do not perform load tests outside your booked time slot to prevent unexpected disruptions. Conducting load tests during unapproved timeframes can affect other scheduled activities, and hinder accurate test results

3. **Day of the test**

* Reach out to <btn-ops@open.gov.sg> for support&#x20;
