Share a link to your fundraiser to get feedback before going live.
Sharing a link to a draft Campaign is a simple way to receive feedback and make changes before going live. Not all features are editable after publishing a Campaign, so double-checking your settings can help ensure your fundraiser works exactly how you need it to.
How-to: Update Your Campaign After Publishing
Rest assured that only people with whom you share the link will be able to see the draft Campaign. Make sure not to share this link with your supporters, as they won’t be able to make real donations.
How do I find my draft Campaign link?
- Go to Account Navigation in the left menu and select Campaigns.
- If you have chosen a list view, click on the Campaign title. If you have chosen a grid view, click on the Campaign image.
- Select the link button to copy the link, or select Test Campaign and copy the link at the top of the page:
This link can be used to review your Campaign setup, make test transactions, and more: How-to: Preview Your Campaigns in Draft Mode.
How do I officially publish my Campaign and go live?
When you’re ready to accept real donations, you’ll publish your Campaign from inside Campaign Setup. Some settings cannot be changed after publishing, so review your Campaign in Draft Mode first if you haven’t already.
- Go to Account Navigation in the left menu and select Campaigns.
- If you have chosen a list view, click on the Campaign title. If you have chosen a grid view, click on the Campaign image.
- Select Campaign Setup.
- At the top of the page, choose the option that matches how you want to launch:
- If you want your Campaign to go live right now, click Go Live.
- If you’ve scheduled a future start date or time for your Campaign, click Complete Setup instead. This saves your settings and your Campaign will automatically go live at the scheduled date and time you set.
Either way, supporters will be able to view your page and make real donations once your Campaign’s status changes to live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I share my Campaign in draft mode?
Sharing your draft Campaign allows you to receive feedback and make necessary changes before going live. This is especially important because not all features can be edited after publishing, so reviewing your setup helps ensure everything works correctly.
Who can see my draft Campaign?
Only people with whom you share the draft link can view your Campaign. The draft is not publicly accessible or searchable, so you maintain complete control over who sees it before launch.
Do reviewers need a RallyUp account or password to view my draft Campaign?
No, anyone you share the draft link with can open it directly in their browser — no account, login, or password required. They’ll see your Campaign exactly as supporters would when it goes live.
Can reviewers fully test out the checkout and Components using the draft link?
Anyone with your draft link can view your Campaign page to review the layout and content. To make test payments or interact with Component features — like placing Auction bids — your reviewers need to be added as Campaign or organization admins first.
Can people make donations to my draft Campaign?
No, donations made through the draft link are test transactions only and will not process real payments. Make sure not to share the draft link with actual supporters, as they won’t be able to make real donations. Please also note that only Campaign or organization admins can make test donations.
What can I do with my draft Campaign link?
You can use the draft link to review your Campaign setup, share it with colleagues for feedback, make test transactions to verify checkout works properly, and ensure all features and settings are configured correctly.
How do I know when my Campaign is officially live?
Once your Campaign’s status changes to live, whether immediately after clicking Go Live or automatically at your scheduled launch time after clicking Complete Setup, supporters can find your page and make real donations. You can confirm your Campaign’s current status anytime by returning to your Campaigns list and checking the status shown next to the Campaign title.
What’s the difference between Go Live and Complete Setup?
Go Live publishes your Campaign immediately. Complete Setup is for Campaigns with a scheduled future start date or time: it saves your setup and finalizes your settings, but your Campaign doesn’t go live until the scheduled date and time arrives.
What is the difference between sharing a draft link and publishing my Campaign?
Sharing your draft link lets specific people preview your Campaign privately. No real payments are processed, and the page is not publicly accessible. Publishing your Campaign, whether by clicking Go Live or by clicking Complete Setup for a scheduled launch, makes it live so supporters can find it and complete real donations.
Can I publish my Campaign early and wait to promote it until my go-live date?
Yes. Publishing your Campaign does not automatically promote it — only people you share the link with will be able to find it. If you’re confident your setup is finalized, you can publish ahead of your planned launch date and hold off on sharing the link broadly until you’re ready. Keep in mind that some settings cannot be changed after publishing, so review your configuration carefully before you proceed.
Can I edit my Campaign after publishing?
Yes, but not all features are editable after publishing. That’s why reviewing your Campaign in Draft Mode before going live is important. Check which settings can and cannot be changed after launch by reviewing the Campaign update guidelines: