How to use Test Mode | PledgeBox

How to Use PledgeBox Test Mode

Use Test Mode to review the backer survey before sending it. You can preview a reward and view test orders separately from your regular orders.

View test orders

  1. Open your project in Pledge Manager.
  2. Expand Kickstarter Imports.
  3. Select Backer List - Orders.

Kickstarter Imports menu with Backer List - Orders selected

  1. Turn on Test Mode above the order list.

Test Mode switch outlined in red above the order list

The project header shows a red Test Mode label. The list now shows test orders. Turn the switch off to return to your regular orders.

Open a backer survey preview

  1. Expand Review & Send and select Preview as Backer.
  2. Under Preview Survey (Test Mode), choose a reward from Reward Levels.
  3. Click Survey Preview.

Select a reward and click Survey Preview outlined in red

The survey opens in a new tab marked TEST MODE. Confirm this label before testing.

What to check

  • The products and options included in each reward.
  • Available reward upgrades and add-ons.
  • The shipping destination fields and shipping charges.
  • The prices and totals shown during the survey.

After saving changes in a test survey, return to Backer List - Orders with Test Mode enabled to review the test order.

To check the invitation email too, see How to preview your survey and invitation email.