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Distribution overview

Distribution is how participants reach your studies. Methods depend on study type.

Study typePrimary distribution methods
SurveyShareable link, email, Prolific
Usability testShareable link, email, Prolific
In-product surveyJavaScript SDK embed (not email link)

Access from the left sidebar under Distribution:

ToolRoutePurpose
Participant samples/participants (Participant Samples tab)CSV cohorts for email recipients — guide
Email templates/distribution/email-templatesReusable HTML/text templates with variables
Message tracker/distribution/message-trackerDelivery, opens, clicks, bounces

Per-study sendouts use the Distribute button on study cards (modal with Link / Email / Prolific tabs).

Generic participant URL:

https://YOUR_APP_HOST/respond/{studyId}
  • Works for surveys, usability tests, and in-product surveys opened in a browser tab
  • Supports multilingual studies (language picker or direct language URLs from Distribute modal)
  • Study must be Live

Preview URL (testing only):

https://YOUR_APP_HOST/preview/{studyId}

Requires organization email configuration and SendPulse integration (set up by your admin).

Flow: template → recipients (sample or manual) → send → track in Message tracker.

Recruit panel participants with optional screener (/prolific-screen/{studyId}) and completion handler (/prolific-complete/{studyId}).

See SDK integration — organization API key on fromusers-sdk.js.