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title: Create test candidates and test out the workflow
slug: create-test-candidates-and-test-out-the-workflow
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createdAt: 2025-07-10T11:52:40.795Z
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This guide will walk you through adding a new candidate in Ashby for testing purposes. If you are planning on testing out emails, be sure to use an email address that you have access to.
For more on the candidate profile in general, check out [Candidate Profile](docId\:xUxT7U73X6OdwYPl89LAV).

## How do I add a test candidate in Ashby?

To add a new candidate in Ashby:

- Click `+ Add `on the top navigation bar, then Candidate.

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- Add in the candidate's details, then click `Next`. 
  - If you have a dummy resume, you can upload it using the `Upload File` button. It will then be parsed so candidate information will be filled out from the provided file.
- If you'd like to add the candidate to a job's pipeline, consider them for the job.
  - This is optional, click `Skip` if you just want to create a profile for the candidate.
  - You can also add in a source and credit the candidate to a user at this stage.
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