Test Staging Consent Management Platforms (CMP) Scripts on Production

Kanishk Rawat

September 6, 2024

2MIN READ

Test staging Consent Management Platforms (CMPs) scripts on production environments using requestly’s insert script rule

Introduction

Testing Consent Management Platform (CMP) scripts in production can be tricky. While staging environments help, you may need to verify everything works in the live environment before full deployment. Requestly’s redirect rule feature makes this easy, allowing you to test staging CMP scripts in production without disrupting the user experience.

Why Test CMP Scripts in Production?

Testing CMP scripts in the production environment is crucial for:

- Verifying Real-World Behavior: Staging environments may not always replicate the production setup accurately. Testing in production ensures that the CMP scripts work under real-world conditions.

- Ensuring Accuracy: CMP scripts handle user consent and privacy preferences. Errors or inconsistencies in these scripts can impact compliance and user experience.

- Minimizing Risk: Testing in a controlled manner in production helps identify potential issues without affecting the entire user base.

Use Requestly Redirect Rule for CMP Testing

1. Install Requestly

First, install the Requestly extension from the Chrome Web Store or Requestly’s official website.

2. Set Up a Redirect Rule

The Redirect Rule in Requestly allows you to redirect HTTP requests from one URL to another, which is useful for testing purposes. This feature helps you route production requests to staging versions of CMP scripts to ensure everything works correctly before full deployment.

Or create your own Rule by following the steps below

Here’s how you can set up a redirect rule for CMP testing:

Open Requestly: Open Requestly app.
Create a New Rule: Click on New Rule and select Redirect Rule.
Enter the URL Pattern: Add the URL pattern for the CMP scripts in production. This pattern will match the requests you want to redirect.
Specify Redirect URL: Provide the URL of the staging CMP script where the production requests will be redirected.
Save the Rule: Click Save to create the rule.

Install Requestly Browser Extension if not installed already

Interactive Guide

Here’s the guide to understanding the Redirect rule.

Conclusion

Using Requestly’s redirect rule feature to test staging CMP scripts on production provides a flexible and controlled approach to ensure that your consent management solution functions correctly in a live environment. By following the steps outlined above, you can confidently validate your CMP scripts and ensure compliance with privacy regulations while minimizing the risk to your production setup.

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Kanishk Rawat

Kanishk Rawat, a tech enthusiast since childhood, has mastered programming through dedication. Whether solo or in a team, he thrives on challenges, crafting innovative solutions .