1. Create an event on the Entry Source screen.
2. When the event finishes building, click its status in the Availability column.
3. Set the event status to Test Mode. Note Events in Available mode can be used to test a journey as long as they are not beingtested as part of another journey. When an Available event is used in a journey that is beingtested, that event is placed in Test Mode while the test runs. If the journey is lateractivated, the event is automatically made Available again.
4. Click Journeys.
5. Build a journey that includes the event you built.
6. Add activities to the journey. Note Only decision and random split activities can be executed in Test Mode.
7. To start testing the journey, click Test.
8. Go to Automation Studio and fire the entry event this journey is set to detect.
9. When the test completes, simulated metric data appears on the canvas. No actual messages are sent to contacts. If necessary, modify Journey Settings to use the Nore-entry setting.
10. Use the metrics shown on the canvas to determine whether your journey needs further edits or is ready for activation.