Learn how to verify whether a publisher’s test leads have been received, processed, and delivered correctly within a specific campaign.
This video explains how to check test leads submitted by publishers:
When to Use This
Use this workflow when:
A publisher says they’ve sent a test lead, and you want to confirm receipt
You need to verify if a test was accepted, rejected, or failed delivery
You’re troubleshooting campaign setup with a new publisher
How to Check Test Leads
Open the relevant campaign
Go to the Lead Lookup tab
Toggle on Include Test Leads
(Optional) Filter by:
Publisher
Specific email or phone
Accepted or rejected status
Fields to display in the table
Review the results in the table
What to Look For
In the lead table, check:
Lead Status – Whether Opta accepted or rejected the lead
Publisher Payload – What the publisher posted into Opta
Posting URL – The destination (e.g., your buyer or internal endpoint)
Posted Data & Response Text – What was sent to the destination and what came back
Interpreting Test Results
A true response indicates a successful post
A false or failed response may signal that:
The campaign is paused
The payload was incorrect
The destination rejected the lead
Test Flag Behavior
During testing, the payload should include test=true
Test=true will bypass Opta rejections other than those critical to getting the posting structure correct.
Test=true will not send the lead to your campaign's endpoint
After approval, live traffic should either include test=false or remove the test parameter entirely
Summary
Lead Lookup makes it easy to confirm whether publisher test leads were received and processed correctly. You’ll see exactly what was posted into Opta, what was sent to the destination, and whether it succeeded—so you can resolve issues fast.
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