Steps to Create a New Supplier

Adding a new supplier to your dtect platform involves setting specific redirect URLs and configuring variables to capture valuable information dynamically. This step-by-step guide is designed for users new to URL variables and the dtect supplier interface.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Enter Supplier Information

Navigate to the Suppliers tab and click Add Supplier.

Enter the Supplier Name (e.g., "InsightNow Surveys").

Step 2: Paste Redirect Links

You will see four sections:

• Completes Redirect Link
• Terminates Redirect Link
• Over Quotas Redirect Link
• Security Terminates Redirect Link

Paste the redirect URL provided by your supplier into each respective field.

Step 3: Configure Redirect Variables

Activating Redirect Builder

1. Paste your redirect URL.
2. Click the toggle labeled Redirect Builder to enable it.
3. Select the Supplier's Panelist ID from the URL Variable dropdown.
4. Click Apply.

Adding Optional Variables

After setting the Supplier's Panelist ID, you may optionally add:

• Project-specific variables
• Entry variables
• Survey variables

To add optional variables:

1. Click the dropdown and select the desired variable type.
2. Name the variable in the Variable Editor.
3. Click Apply.

Definitions of Variable Types

Supplier's Panelist ID

This is a required variable, representing the unique identifier participants use when entering dtect. Select this variable when applying the redirect builder.

Project-specific Variables

These are specific to the project rather than the participant. They remain consistent for all participants within a project. Typically used for project tokens or identifiers that enhance security by confirming participant survey completion.

Survey Variables

Survey variables are created when participants return from the survey. After finishing the survey (term/complete/over quota), participants return to dtect with additional variables. These variables become available for the final redirect.

Entry Variables

These variables exist from the participant's initial interaction with dtect, embedded in the dtect entry link. They're usable in survey links and the final redirect. Common examples include country, language, or segment identifiers.

Example

If your pasted URL is:

https://complete.insightnowsurveys.com?rid=12345&status=complete

Replace "12345" with a dynamic Respondent ID captured from the entry id:

https://complete.insightnowsurveys.com?rid={entry.id}&status=complete

Step 4: Save Supplier

After configuring all necessary redirects and variables, click Save at the bottom of the page.

Pro Tip

Clearly naming your variables (like project_token or consumer_segment) helps with future data management and troubleshooting.

Important Note

Ensure variables match exactly across URLs to maintain data consistency. Misnamed variables can lead to lost or incorrect data capture.