FAQ
Short answers to common questions about TDS.SO.
Do I need my own server?
For your own domains — yes: the cheapest VPS will do, and installation takes a couple of minutes, see step 1. If you take ready-made domains from a seller, you do not need a server.
Can I install TDS.SO on a server that already hosts a website?
No. The installer stops nginx and Apache, and the websites on the server stop opening. Use a separate VPS for TDS.SO.
How many domains and links can I add?
The number of servers, domains, templates and links is unlimited. You can add up to 500 domains and create up to 500 links at a time.
Do I need to buy SSL certificates?
No. Certificates are issued automatically and for free on the first visit to the domain over https://.
How quickly do changes apply?
Immediately: edits to links, templates and landing pages take effect without a restart and without any action on the server.
Does TDS.SO work with Keitaro, Binom and other trackers?
Yes. TDS.SO goes in front of the tracker: it filters out bots and passes the click ID and parameters to the tracker campaign, see TDS.SO in front of a tracker. To move off a tracker completely, see the guides for Keitaro and Binom.
Why does TDS.SO show more clicks than the ad network?
TDS.SO records all visits — including bots and repeat visits. Compare the Humans metric with the ad network, see statistics.
How do I change the offer in all links at once?
Replace the URL in the template and copy it to the existing links, see Change the offer on all links.
How do I move links to another domain?
With the Change domain bulk action: the links' slugs and statistics are kept, see Replace a domain.
How do I check that the filter catches bots?
Open the link as a regular visitor and send a request as a crawler, then find both visits in the click log, see Verify filtering.
Do subdomains work?
Yes. Add a * DNS record pointing to the server IP — links will open on any subdomain, see subdomains.