Test PIDs and Configurations

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Production Warning: These test PIDs and configurations are for development and testing purposes only. Never use them in your production environment.

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Testing Overview: Use these test PIDs and configurations to validate your integration, test different creative formats, and ensure proper functionality before going live with production placements.

Media Placement Test PIDs

Media Video Ads

Use these PIDs to test different creative formats and orientations:

PID	Description	Creative Format
84242	Landscape creatives only	Landscape video ads
127546	Vertical creatives only	Vertical video ads
127547	Square creatives only	Square video ads
128779	Carousel creatives only	Carousel video ads
128780	Multiple creative sizes & formats	Mixed formats for comprehensive testing

Usage Example

let adPlacementSettings = TeadsAdPlacementSettings { settings in
    settings.enableDebug()
}

let adRequestSettings = TeadsAdRequestSettings { settings in
    settings.pageUrl(URL(string: "https://example.com/article"))
}

let mediaPlacement = TeadsAdPlacementMedia(pid: 84242, settings: adPlacementSettings, delegate: self)
mediaPlacement.requestAd(adRequestSettings: adRequestSettings)

Media Native Placement Test PIDs

Media Native Ads

Use this PID to test native video ads with custom layouts:

PID	Description	Creative Format
124859	Display creatives only	Native video ads with custom rendering

Usage Example

let adPlacementSettings = TeadsAdPlacementSettings { settings in
    settings.enableDebug()
}

let adRequestSettings = TeadsAdRequestSettings { settings in
    settings.pageUrl(URL(string: "https://example.com/article"))
}

let mediaNativePlacement = TeadsAdPlacementMediaNative(pid: 124859, settings: adPlacementSettings, delegate: self)
mediaNativePlacement.requestAd(adRequestSettings: adRequestSettings)

Feed Placement Test Configuration

Use this configuration to test content recommendation widgets:

Parameter	Value	Description
Article URL	https://test-demo.outbrain.com	Test article URL for content recommendations
Widget ID	MB_1, MB_2, TEST_FEED	Test widget identifiers
Installation Key	NANOWDGT01, TESTKEY01	Test installation keys
User ID	nil	Optional user identifier
Dark Mode	true	Enable dark mode for testing

Usage Example

let config = TeadsAdPlacementFeedConfig(
    articleUrl: URL(string: "https://test-demo.outbrain.com")!,
    widgetId: "MB_1",
    installationKey: "NANOWDGT01",
    widgetIndex: 0,
    userId: nil,
    darkMode: true,
    testDisplay: false,
    extId: nil,
    extSecondaryId: nil,
    obPubImpl: nil
)

let feedPlacement = TeadsAdPlacementFeed(config: config, delegate: self)
feedPlacement.load()

Recommendations API Test Configuration

Use this configuration to test programmatic content recommendations:

Parameter	Value	Description
Article URL	https://test-demo.outbrain.com	Test article URL for content recommendations
Widget ID	SDK_1, RECS_1, TEST_RECS	Test recommendations identifiers
Installation Key	NANOWDGT01, TESTKEY01	Test installation keys
User ID	nil	Optional user identifier
Dark Mode	true	Enable dark mode for testing

Usage Example

let config = TeadsAdPlacementRecommendationsConfig(
    articleUrl: URL(string: "https://test-demo.outbrain.com")!,
    widgetId: "SDK_1"
)

let recommendationsPlacement = TeadsAdPlacementRecommendations(config: config, delegate: self)
recommendationsPlacement.load()

Testing Best Practices

Development Testing

1. Use appropriate test PIDs: Choose PIDs that match your expected creative formats
2. Test all placement types: Validate Media, Media Native, Feed, and Recommendations
3. Test different configurations: Try various widget IDs and installation keys
4. Enable test mode: Adds detailed logging

Integration Validation

1. Run Validation Tool: Use the Validation Tool for comprehensive testing
2. Test visibility: Ensure ads are fully visible and clickable
3. Test audio management: Verify proper audio handling during video playback
4. Test lifecycle events: Confirm all placement events are firing correctly

Pre-Production Checklist

• Remove all test PIDs and configurations
• Remove enableDebug() and enableValidationMode() settings
• Replace with production PIDs and configurations
• Test with production settings in staging environment
• Verify app-ads.txt implementation
• Confirm privacy compliance settings

Common Testing Scenarios

Testing Creative Formats

• Landscape videos: Use PID 84242
• Vertical videos: Use PID 127546
• Square videos: Use PID 127547
• Carousel ads: Use PID 128779
• Mixed formats: Use PID 128780

Testing Feed Widgets

• Standard feed: Use widget ID MB_1 with installation key NANOWDGT01
• Alternative feed: Use widget ID MB_2 with installation key TESTKEY01
• Test feed: Use widget ID TEST_FEED for basic functionality testing

Testing Recommendations

• Standard recommendations: Use widget ID SDK_1
• Alternative recommendations: Use widget ID RECS_1
• Test recommendations: Use widget ID TEST_RECS for basic functionality

Troubleshooting Test Issues

No Ads Loading

1. Check that you're using valid test PIDs
2. Verify network connectivity
3. Ensure proper placement configuration
4. Check console logs for error messages

Creative Format Issues

1. Try different test PIDs for various formats
2. Verify your container size matches creative requirements
3. Check for overlay issues affecting visibility

Feed/Recommendations Issues

1. Verify widget ID and installation key combinations
2. Check article URL accessibility
3. Ensure proper delegate implementation

Related Documentation

• Integration Guide - Complete integration steps
• Prerequisites & Setup Checklist - Essential setup requirements
• Validation Tool - Comprehensive testing tool
• Troubleshooting Guide - Common issues and solutions
• Settings Configuration - Advanced configuration options