Generating Test Links

Test links allow you and others to preview your study as participants will experience it. Generate test links to verify everything works before publishing.

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Creating a Test Link

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Using Test Links

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Self-Testing

1. Copy the test link
2. Open in a new browser window
3. Recommended: Use incognito/private mode for a fresh experience
4. Complete the study as a participant

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Sharing with Colleagues

Share the test link with team members to:

• Get feedback on the study
• Have others check for errors
• Verify the flow makes sense to others

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Multiple Tests

For thorough testing:

• Generate new test links for each complete test
• Or use different browser sessions/incognito windows
• Each test should feel like a first-time experience

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Test Link Features

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Link Structure

Test links typically include:

• Your study’s unique identifier
• A test flag indicating it’s a preview
• Session tracking for the test

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Test Link Expiration

Test links may have expiration settings:

• Check if links expire after a certain time
• Generate new links if old ones no longer work

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Multiple Test Links

You can usually generate multiple test links:

• One for yourself
• Others for team members
• New ones for repeated testing

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Testing Different Scenarios

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Testing Screening

To test screening rules, you’ll need multiple test attempts:

1. Test 1: Answer to qualify
   • Verify you continue through the full study
2. Test 2: Answer to screen out
   • Verify you’re terminated appropriately

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Testing Conditional Logic

For studies with branching:

1. Note all the conditional paths in your study
2. Complete a test for each path
3. Verify the correct questions appear each time

Example:

• Path A: Answer “Yes” to Q1 → Expect Q2, Q3
• Path B: Answer “No” to Q1 → Expect Q5, Q6

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Testing Different Devices

Generate test links and open on:

• Desktop computer
• Mobile phone
• Tablet (if relevant)

Check that the experience works well on each device.

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Test Data

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What Happens to Test Responses?

Responses from test links are:

• Saved to your response database
• Marked clearly as “Test” responses
• Excluded from analysis reports
• Available for review if needed

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Managing Test Data

Test responses can be:

• Viewed in the Responses tab (filtered by test status)
• Deleted if you want to clean up
• Ignored (they won’t affect your real data)

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Sharing Test Links

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Internal Sharing

Share with your team for:

• Quality assurance review
• Stakeholder preview
• Content approval

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Client Preview

If sharing with clients:

• Explain it’s a test preview
• Note that they’ll see it as a participant would
• Remind them test responses don’t count

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Security Considerations

Test links should be:

• Shared only with intended reviewers
• Not posted publicly
• Treated as preview access

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Troubleshooting Test Links

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Link Not Working

If a test link doesn’t work:

• Check if it expired
• Generate a new link
• Verify your study is saved
• Check for typos if manually typed

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Test Not Showing Latest Changes

If your test doesn’t reflect recent edits:

1. Save your study in the editor
2. Generate a fresh test link
3. Clear browser cache or use incognito mode

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Can’t Generate Links

If you can’t generate test links:

• Check that your study has content
• Verify you have the right permissions
• Contact support if issues persist

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Best Practices

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Test Link Checklist

Before publishing, ensure you’ve:

• Generated at least one test link
• Completed the study end-to-end
• Tested all conditional paths (if applicable)
• Tested screening scenarios (if applicable)
• Shared with at least one other person for review
• Tested on mobile device
• Fixed any issues found

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Next Steps