Creating Your First Campaign
Track where your players come from by giving each traffic source a unique hostname. When a YouTuber tells their viewers to join pewds.myserver.net, you'll know exactly how many players they bring and how much revenue they generate.
How It Works
YouTuber says: "Join pewds.myserver.net"
Player connects to: pewds.myserver.net
Analyse captures the hostname on join
Player attributed to "PewDiePie" campaign
All future purchases linked to this source
Setup
Step 1: Verify Your Domain
Before creating campaigns, you need to verify ownership of your domain. Follow the Domain Verification guide.
Step 2: Create a Campaign
- Go to Campaigns in your dashboard
- Click "Create Campaign"
- Fill in the details:
| Field | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | PewDiePie Promotion | Internal name for this campaign |
| Type | YouTube | Category for organization |
| Hostname | pewds | Subdomain players will use |
| Domain | myserver.net | Your verified domain |
- Click "Create"
Your campaign is now tracking pewds.myserver.net!
Step 3: Set Up DNS
Point your campaign subdomain to your server. In your DNS provider, create a record for pewds.myserver.net pointing to your server IP.
Step 4: Share the Link
Give your unique hostname to the creator:
"Hey! Here's your exclusive server link:
pewds.myserver.netShare this with your audience and we can track exactly how many players you bring!"
Campaign Analytics
Once players start joining, you'll see:
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Players | Unique players from this source |
| New Players | First-time joins |
| Revenue | Money spent by these players |
| Retention | Day 1/7/30 return rates |
Sharing Stats with Creators
Let creators see their stats without dashboard access:
- Go to your campaign
- Click "Share"
- Choose what to show (players, revenue, countries)
- Copy the share link
Creators view stats at: https://analyse.net/share/abc123xyz
Tips
- Use memorable subdomains —
pewds.myserver.netnotcampaign-123.myserver.net - One campaign per source — Separate campaigns for each YouTuber/platform
- Create a default campaign — Use
play.myserver.netfor organic traffic