Create a new Tracking Domain

Owned by Benjamin Kuhn
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024 by Leopold Strauch
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Efficiently track and optimize your campaigns by setting up a tracking domain with this quick-start guide.

Step 1: Register a Tracking Domain

  1. Navigate to the Access -> Domain page.

  2. Click on the button to create a new domain.

  3. Use this link to create a random sub domain and enter the fully qualified domain name.

  4. Make sure the DNS setup is correct.

  5. Create the domain

Step 2: Configure DNS Settings

  1. Access the domain tool by navigating to Access and then Domain in your dashboard.

  2. Locate your tracking domain from the list and select it.

  3. Find the CNAME record details provided. This will include the host and value that you need to set in your DNS settings.

  4. Log in to your domain registrar's control panel and locate the DNS settings section.

  5. Add a CNAME record with the details provided by the domain tool.

  6. Once you have set the CNAME record correctly, your domain will be automatically configured and activated.

It can take up to an hour for the domain to be set up. The checkmarks for "Reachability" and "DNS Status" must be green. Then the domain can be used.

Step 3: Create an Advertiser

  1. Go to the Partnerships section of the dashboard.

  2. Click on Advertiser.

  3. Select Create New Advertiser.

  4. From the dropdown menu, select the tracking domain you registered in Step 1.

 

 

Additional Notes:

  • The random string for the subdomain should be unique and not easily guessable to prevent tracking issues and ensure security.

  • It is crucial to follow the exact CNAME details provided in the domain tool to avoid any misconfiguration.

  • If you encounter any issues during the setup, contact your domain registrar's support team for assistance.