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Test a Conversion (HTTP Examples)

Summary

This guide explains how to manually test a conversion postback using a web browser or HTTP request tools. It helps verify that your tracking configuration is working correctly before launching a campaign.

When should you use this?

Use conversion testing when:

  • Setting up a new CPA network
  • Configuring Keitaro, Binom, Voluum, or another tracker
  • Verifying postback parameters
  • Troubleshooting missing conversions

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Example DAO.AD Postback URL
http://api.daopush-api.info/api/postback/campaign?
key=YOUR_API_KEY
&sum=1
&click-id=123456789
&type=main

Parameter explanation:

Parameter Example Description
key YOUR_API_KEY DAO.AD API key
sum 1 Conversion payout
click-id 123456789 Original click ID
type main Conversion type

Method 1: Browser Test

Simply open the URL in your browser:

http://api.daopush-api.info/api/postback/campaign?key=YOUR_API_KEY&sum=1&click-id=123456789&type=main

Expected result:

{"status":"success"}

or similar success response.

Method 2: cURL Example

Linux / macOS / Windows Terminal

curl "http://api.daopush-api.info/api/postback/campaign?key=YOUR_API_KEY&sum=1&click-id=123456789&type=main"

Expected result:

{"status":"success"}
Method 3: Keitaro Test
  1. Open the campaign.
  2. Find a real Click ID.
  3. Replace {external_id} with that Click ID.
  4. Send the postback manually.
  5. Verify that the conversion appears in DAO.AD statistics.
Method 4: Binom Test
  1. Open Click Log.
  2. Copy a valid Click ID.
  3. Execute the postback URL manually.
  4. Check DAO.AD Reports.
Common Errors

Invalid API Key

{"status":"error","message":"invalid key"}

Solution:
Verify the API key from your DAO.AD Profile page.

Missing Click ID

{"status":"error","message":"click-id not found"}

Solution:
Use a valid Click ID generated by DAO.AD.

Duplicate Conversion

{"status":"error","message":"duplicate conversion"}

Solution:
Check the TTL parameter or use a new Click ID.

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