# Configure a Pentest

Configure assessments, track what agents are doing, and keep testing over time.

This section covers setup, scope, code context, visibility, safety, and continuous retesting.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Guide</th><th>What it covers</th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref">Target</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>How to Setup a Pentest</strong></td><td>The step-by-step assessment wizard.</td><td><a href="/pages/mtmHG9iZYyNQJ2bwM1sn">/pages/mtmHG9iZYyNQJ2bwM1sn</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Scope of Assessment</strong></td><td>Define what is in scope and verify ownership.</td><td><a href="/pages/TA2tUorpRpPJiBT6mRQT">/pages/TA2tUorpRpPJiBT6mRQT</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Leveraging Code and Documentation</strong></td><td>Improve coverage with repositories, specs, and context.</td><td><a href="/pages/SyJGqW86Wtsj6J1NqIZi">/pages/SyJGqW86Wtsj6J1NqIZi</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Setting Up Test Users</strong></td><td>Set up test users and provide access to your application.</td><td><a href="/pages/65FuSaFN7cfPQiMOJ0lK">/pages/65FuSaFN7cfPQiMOJ0lK</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Safety Measures</strong></td><td>Guardrails for scope, load, and cancellation.</td><td><a href="/pages/VjXQ0UucwSagF0dVj1ta">/pages/VjXQ0UucwSagF0dVj1ta</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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