How to Test a VAST URL

How to test a VAST XML Tag with AdMeIn

To test your own VAST URL or an external VAST URL, follow these steps:

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Paste a VAST URL in the input field

• Start by pasting the VAST URL you want to test into the designated input field of the AdMeIn VAST tester tool. This is found at the top of the page within the "Enter Your VAST Tag URL for Testing" section.

Click the "Validate and test Ad" button

• After pasting the VAST URL, click the "Validate and test Ad" button to initiate the testing process.

On a successful test

Once a valid response is returned by the VAST URL and the ad is successfully tested, you will see a success message indicating that the VAST URL is valid. Additionally, the AdMeIn video player will begin to play, allowing you to preview the ad associated with the VAST URL. You can interact with the video player to see how the ad behaves, including any tracking events that may be fired during playback.

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Exploring the AdMeIn VAST Examples

Our VAST tester page has a range of example VAST tags that you can use for testing purposes. These examples cover various scenarios and VAST versions, allowing you to see how different tags are structured and how they behave in the AdMeIn VAST tester. Feel free to explore these examples and use them as a starting point for your own VAST tags. You can modify the examples to fit your needs and test them using the AdMeIn VAST tester tool.

Visit The ADMeIn VAST Tester and navigate to the "VAST Tag Examples" section to explore the available VAST tag examples.

Example VAST Tags

• AdMeIn Icon Example

  • A VAST Linear example demonstrating a simple linear ad format.

• AdMeIn VPAID Example

  • A VPAID Interactive example showcasing a VPAID ad format with interactive elements.

• AdMeIn Single Wrapper Example

  • A VAST Wrapper example illustrating the use of a single wrapper hop loading a video via <VASTAdTagURI>

• AdMeIn Multi Ad Pod Example

  • A VMAP Multi-Ad (Ad Pod) example demonstrating the use of multiple ads within a single VAST response. This example demonstrates how to structure ads for ad breaks commonly known as pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll ads. Run this example and navigate to the Ad Info tab to see the ad break structure.

• AdMeIn Companion Ads Example

  • A VAST Companion example showcasing the use of companion ads alongside the main video ad. Run this example and navigate to the Companion Ads tab to see the loaded companion ads if available.

• Google Multi Ad Example + Companion Ads

  • A Google IMA example demonstrating the use of multiple ads within a single VAST response.

• Google SIMID Example

  • A SIMID Interactive example showcasing a SIMID ad format with interactive elements.

• Adform VAST Sample

  • A Production Example demonstrating the use of Adform's VAST implementation. Note: there may be times this example might not run or display unexpected results due to various factors such as OMID verification.

• Innovid Example

  • A Third-Party Server example showcasing Innovid's VAST integration.

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Additional Testing Steps

Its always best practice to test your VAST tags through multiple testers.

1. Use a VAST Validator Tool: Utilize online VAST validation tools to check the URL for compliance with VAST specifications.
2. Check the Response: Ensure the server responds with a valid VAST XML document.
3. Validate XML Structure: Confirm the XML structure adheres to the VAST schema.
4. Test Ad Playback: Use a video player that supports VAST to test ad playback.
5. Monitor Tracking Events: Verify that tracking events fire correctly during ad playback.