S2S Postback

Server-to-server (S2S) postback is the primary method for tracking conversions in Argus. Unlike pixel-based tracking, S2S postbacks are fired directly from the affiliate network's server to your tracker, making them more reliable and resistant to ad blockers.

How It Works

The S2S postback flow consists of four steps:

1. Click: A visitor clicks your campaign link. Argus generates a unique click_id and stores the click data in Redis.
2. Click ID Passing: The click_id is passed through the landing page and offer URL to the affiliate network via URL parameters.
3. Conversion: When a conversion occurs, the affiliate network fires a postback to your tracker with the click_id and conversion details.
4. Postback Processing: Argus looks up the original click data from Redis, records the conversion in ClickHouse, and optionally fires an S2S postback to your traffic source.

Postback URL Format

Configure the following URL in your affiliate network:

https://your-tracker.com/postback?click_id={click_id}&payout={payout}&status={status}

Parameters

Parameter	Required	Description
click_id	Yes	The unique click identifier passed through the offer URL
payout	No	Conversion payout amount (e.g., 2.50). Defaults to the offer's configured payout if omitted.
status	No	Conversion status. Use approved, pending, or rejected. Defaults to approved.

Testing

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