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| 2 | +id: accessibility-test-scheduling |
| 3 | +title: Accessibility Test Scheduling |
| 4 | +hide_title: false |
| 5 | +sidebar_label: Accessibility Test Scheduling |
| 6 | +description: Customize your testing with LambdaTest Accessibility DevTools' extensive settings, tailored to meet your specific needs and preferences. |
| 7 | +keywords: |
| 8 | + - LambdaTest |
| 9 | + - Accessibility |
| 10 | + - Testing |
| 11 | + - DevTools |
| 12 | + - Accessibility Testing Settings |
| 13 | +url: https://www.lambdatest.com/support/docs/accessibility-test-scheduling/ |
| 14 | +site_name: LambdaTest |
| 15 | +slug: accessibility-test-scheduling/ |
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| 44 | +Web accessibility ensures that all users, including those with disabilities, can access and interact with web content. The process of manually verifying accessibility compliance is often time-consuming and prone to errors. To address this, the **Scheduled Accessibility Scan** feature allows you to automate accessibility checks for websites based on specified **WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)** standards, making the process efficient and reliable. |
| 45 | + |
| 46 | +This guide explains how to schedule, configure, and manage accessibility scans using the **Accessibility Testing Dashboard**. |
| 47 | + |
| 48 | +## Key Features |
| 49 | +- **Automated Scheduling :** Set up recurring or one-time scans for your websites. |
| 50 | +- **WCAG Compliance :** Ensure your websites adhere to WCAG standards (selectable version). |
| 51 | +- **Local and Authenticated Pages :** Configure scans for local environments and authenticated pages. |
| 52 | +- **Comprehensive Reporting :** Receive detailed scan reports via email and access them on the dashboard. |
| 53 | + |
| 54 | +## Steps to Schedule an Accessibility Scan |
| 55 | +### Step 1: Access the Scheduled Scan Feature |
| 56 | +- Open the Accessibility Testing Dashboard. |
| 57 | +- Click the “Scheduled Scan” option from the menu. |
| 58 | + |
| 59 | +<img loading="lazy" src={require('../assets/images/accessibility-testing/schedule-scan/1.png').default} className="doc_img"/> |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +### Step 2: Configure the Scan |
| 62 | +- Enter the Scan Name for identification. |
| 63 | +- Select the desired WCAG version for compliance. |
| 64 | + |
| 65 | +<img loading="lazy" src={require('../assets/images/accessibility-testing/schedule-scan/2.png').default} className="doc_img"/> |
| 66 | + |
| 67 | +### Step 3. Add Pages for the Scan |
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| 72 | +- In the Add Pages field, input individual URLs. |
| 73 | +- Click Add for each URL. |
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| 78 | +- Prepare a CSV file with the list of URLs. |
| 79 | +- Click Upload CSV to import the file. |
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| 84 | +- Enter your domain URL or XML sitemap URL |
| 85 | +- Click on the Fetch Sitemap button to extract all the URLs |
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| 90 | + |
| 91 | +#### Advanced Options |
| 92 | +- **Local Testing Setup :** If scanning locally hosted URLs, add a Local Testing Setup/Tunnel to access non-public environments. |
| 93 | +- **Login Configuration :** For pages requiring authentication, configure the Login Settings by providing credentials or session details. |
| 94 | +- **Review Issues :** Enable Needs Review for areas requiring manual inspection. |
| 95 | +- **Best Practices Issues :** Check Best Practices to include suggestions for better accessibility. |
| 96 | + |
| 97 | +<img loading="lazy" src={require('../assets/images/accessibility-testing/schedule-scan/3.4.png').default} className="doc_img"/> |
| 98 | + |
| 99 | +### Step 4. Create the Scan |
| 100 | +- Select between a Recurring scan (Recommended) or a Quick scan. |
| 101 | +- Specify the frequency (e.g., daily, weekly) and timing details. |
| 102 | + |
| 103 | +Once all details are configured, click Schedule Scan button. |
| 104 | + |
| 105 | +<img loading="lazy" src={require('../assets/images/accessibility-testing/schedule-scan/4.png').default} className="doc_img"/> |
| 106 | + |
| 107 | +### Step 5: Access Reports |
| 108 | +- Navigate to the Website Scanner section on the dashboard. |
| 109 | +- Select the desired report from the Scan Summary list. |
| 110 | + |
| 111 | +<img loading="lazy" src={require('../assets/images/accessibility-testing/schedule-scan/5.png').default} className="doc_img"/> |
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