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danieli73027437
danieli73027437
Level 2
September 29, 2017

How do I get myself in and out of test variations?

  • September 29, 2017
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I am new to using Target Premium (at.js). What I'm trying to find out is if it's possible to edit something when on a test page (Cookie, Storage) that would change the variation of the test I'm seeing.

For example:

If I land in a test and see Variation C, where is this set? Can I edit something that would allow me to see variation B?

Thanks

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    ryanr7Adobe Employee
    Adobe Employee
    October 3, 2017

    Hi Daniel,

    There isn't a "variation" cookie or variable stored client-side to do something like this. Target manages this stuff server-side. If you are looking to QA a test experience or force yourself in to a given version you can use the QA links. Essentially, you can copy a link to the test page with a couple of Target related query parameters that will force you in a particular experience to view it and QA. There are details on this help page: Activity QA.

    You can alternatively "activate" a test and then delete your mbox cookie for the tested site, and refresh until you get into the variation you desire. This works fine for AB tests that are randomly allocating the experiences, but if it's an experience targeted test you'll need to ensure you qualify for the applicable audience too.

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      FerranSa
      Level 2
      November 21, 2024

      Deleting mbox cookie doesn't seem to refresh variation. Am I doing something wrong?

      MihneaD
      Adobe Employee
      MihneaDAdobe Employee
      Adobe Employee
      May 22, 2019

      ITP-analytics​

      This is a great question. What I've seen some customers do is take turns manually changing the traffic distribution like this

      1. First set up traffic distribution like so: ExpA: 100%
      ExpB: 0%

      2. Save activity clear browser cache/cookies and test again.


      3. Next set up traffic distribution like so:
      ExpA: 0%
      ExpB: 100%

      4. Save activity clear browser cache/cookies and test again.

      If this satisfies your query please like, mark as helpful and mark as answer. Otherwise lets keep the conversation going. Hope you have a wonderful day.

      Mihnea Docea | Technical Support Consultant | Customer Experience | Adobe | (:: 1 (800) 497-0335

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