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TestLink is an open-source, web-based test management system for quality-assurance teams. It stores requirements and test cases, groups them into test plans, assigns execution work, records results against builds and platforms, and produces reports on what has been tested.
It is test-case management software, not a generic project board. Softaculous still packages TestLink 1.9.20. Official materials describe that release as the last of the 1.9 family and list older PHP guidance, so new deployments need a careful compatibility review.
Release and Compatibility Notice
The official site still lists TestLink 1.9.20 (Raijin) as the stable line. Softaculous lists the same version, dated January 20, 2020, with an application footprint of about 92 MB. Project notes say 1.9.20 is the last 1.9 release. Documented server guidance for that line includes Apache 2.x, PHP newer than 5.5 with 7.2 recommended, and MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL. Confirm the exact PHP version, extensions, and database settings for the installed package before using it with current hosting stacks.
TestLink Overview and Features
Built for QA Test Control
TestLink is useful when a team needs a self-hosted repository for requirements, test cases, plans, and execution results.
It is licensed as GPL open-source software. Review the license file in the selected package. Do not treat current PHP security maintenance as automatic. Isolate a new install until roles, backups, and compatibility are verified.
Test cases and test suites
Create and organize test cases so QA staff can reuse specifications across plans instead of keeping them in spreadsheets.
Test plans, builds, and platforms
Assign cases to a plan, relate them to builds and platforms, and record who executed each test and what result was logged.
Requirements tracing
Keep requirements in the same system as the cases that cover them so coverage gaps are easier to find before release.
Execution results and reports
Track pass, fail, and blocked outcomes and use reports to show what has been run and what still needs attention.
Users, roles, and projects
Manage testers and leads with project-level access so one installation can hold more than one test project.
Issue-tracker connections
TestLink can connect to issue trackers when that integration is configured. Test the exact connector and credentials on staging before relying on it.
Choose a TestLink Hosting Plan
Choose a plan by expected testers, test-case volume, attachments, report exports, email activity, database growth, and backup storage. A small manual QA team can start modestly. A multi-project repository with attachments and frequent execution updates needs more capacity and room for restore copies.
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What You Can Manage With TestLink
Manual QA test repositories
Store reusable cases and suites for products that still rely on structured manual testing.
Release and build test plans
Assign cases to a plan for a specific build or platform and record results as testers work through the list.
Requirements coverage reviews
Link requirements to cases so leads can see which items lack coverage before a release meeting.
Existing TestLink workspaces
Host a current 1.9.20 site while you verify PHP compatibility or plan a move to another test-management tool.
Install TestLink Through cPanel
RSH Web Services offers TestLink installation through Softaculous in cPanel. Use this method first to create TestLink 1.9.20, its database, and administrator account. RSH Web Services can help with installation.
For manual installation, download a trusted 1.9.20 package, create restricted database credentials, follow the bundled installer, set writable paths, and configure mail, roles, and project access. Test the selected PHP version before importing production cases.
Hosting Requirements
Documented 1.9.20 guidance includes a web server such as Apache 2.x, PHP newer than 5.5, and MySQL, MariaDB, or PostgreSQL. MySQL setups may need log_bin_trust_function_creators enabled. Confirm extensions, upload limits, and session settings from the package. Do not assume current PHP 8 compatibility without a test install.
Migrating or Upgrading TestLink
Start with cPanel backups of all TestLink files, attachments, and configuration plus a full database export. For a Softaculous-managed installation, use only the backup, clone, restore, or upgrade controls shown for TestLink before manual work.
Follow the upgrade notes that ship with the exact 1.9.x versions you are moving between. Move matching files and database together, then test projects, requirements, cases, plans, builds, platforms, users, reports, and any issue-tracker connection. Softaculous updates TestLink packages; it does not convert another QA or project-management platform into TestLink.
Security and Access Control
Treat the Softaculous 1.9.20 package as an older code line. Restrict administration, use unique credentials, apply least-privilege database permissions, and control uploads. Review tester roles so execution accounts cannot change project settings. Test issue-tracker credentials in staging. Hosting firewall, malware scanning, and DDoS protection do not replace application review on an older PHP codebase.
TestLink Backups and Recovery
Back up the TestLink database and all application files, including configuration, attachments, customizations, and local integrations. Keep several dated restore points and one off-account copy with cPanel backups. Create a fresh backup before imports, PHP changes, or upgrades. Restore privately and verify projects, requirements, cases, plans, results, users, reports, and mail before returning the copy to testers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TestLink project-management software?
No. TestLink is test management software for QA teams. It holds requirements, test cases, test plans, execution results, and reports. Softaculous lists it with project-management apps, but it does not replace a task board or issue tracker. Use it when you need structured manual testing records.
Is TestLink suitable for a new production QA workspace?
Only after a qualified review. Softaculous still ships 1.9.20 from 2020, and official notes call that the last 1.9 release. It can remain useful for an existing repository or a controlled internal process. For a new business-critical QA system, compare current PHP compatibility and consider a maintained alternative if the 1.9 line cannot run safely on your stack.
Can TestLink run on a private subdomain?
Yes. Install it on a staff subdomain, require HTTPS, and limit access with application roles plus hosting controls. Choose the URL before launch and test login sessions and report links. A private hostname does not secure older application code. Keep accounts, backups, and PHP compatibility under active review.
How much hosting storage does TestLink need?
Softaculous lists about 92 MB for the package. Live usage grows with attachments, exports, execution history, logs, and retained backups. Estimate testers and expected file uploads, then choose a plan with room for growth and restore copies. Monitor disk, inodes, and database size after test cycles begin.
What should I test before adding real test cases?
Use a staging copy to test administrator login, project creation, requirements, cases, plans, execution results, reports, user roles, and mail. If you need an issue-tracker connection, test that separately. Confirm PHP and database compatibility, then restore a backup to a separate location before importing production cases.
Does TestLink work with current PHP 8 hosting?
Do not assume that. Documented 1.9.20 guidance centers on older PHP 5.5+ and 7.2 recommendations. Some current PHP versions reject syntax used in older packages. Create a test install first. If the package cannot run on the available PHP version, keep any required data isolated and plan a move to maintained software.
Can TestLink send notifications from my domain?
Where the installed package supports email, it can use an address on your domain after mail settings are configured. Use a dedicated sender, protect its credentials, and test delivery. Add the DNS authentication records required by the sending service and review which events actually generate messages in this release.
How do I recover TestLink after a failed update?
Stop further changes and preserve the current files and database. Restore a matching backup to a private location, then test projects, cases, plans, results, users, reports, and integrations. Do not mix files and database exports from different times. After the restored copy works, document the failure before another update.
What permissions should I configure first?
Create separate administrator, test-lead, tester, and read-only roles. Grant only the project, case, and execution access each role needs, then test with ordinary accounts. Pay attention to imports, exports, requirement edits, and configuration screens. Review access when testers leave and remove unused privileged accounts promptly.
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