# Maven. Running Tests

Use this page to configure settings for running JUnit tests using [Maven Surefire plugin](http://maven.apache.org/surefire/maven-surefire-plugin/index.html) configuration.

The configuration parameters are activated by default. For more information, refer to [Testing in Maven](work-with-tests-in-maven.html).

You can use these settings for the Maven 3 version and later.

| Item | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `argLine` | Select this checkbox to set arbitrary JVM options on the command line. |
| `systemPropertyVariables` | Select this checkbox to pass a list of System properties to the JUnit tests. |
| `environmentVariables` | Use this checkbox to set additional environment variables on the command line. |

## See also

### External Links

[Maven Surefire plugin](http://maven.apache.org/surefire/maven-surefire-plugin/index.html) [surefire:test](http://maven.apache.org/surefire/maven-surefire-plugin/test-mojo.html)