Mediation

ironSource

Mediation Support

❌ Bidding
βœ… Waterfall

Ad Formats Supported

  • Banner
  • Rewarded Video
  • Interstitial

Connecting ironSource waterfall network to Chartboost Mediation πŸ”—

Create an ironSource account πŸ”—

  1. Create an account with ironSource.
  2. Once your account is verified, log in to your ironSource platform.

Add an app to your ironSource platform πŸ”—

App(s) must be set up on your ironSource account before connecting to Chartboost Mediation because each ad placement is specific to an app.

  1. Navigate to Monetize > Add app.
  2. Import the app info by inserting an App Store or Google Play URL.
  3. Set an App Name and App Category.
  4. Complete the Setup Configurations.
  5. Click Add App.
  6. You will need the App Key to connect with Chartboost Mediation.

Retrieve your ironSource credentials πŸ”—

There are 3 pieces of data from your ironSource account required to connect with Chartboost Mediation:

  • To find the App Key, navigate to Monetize > Setup > Ad Units & Placements. Select the app and the App Key will be listed next to the app icon and under the app name.
  • To find the Secret Key and Refresh Token, click on your profile icon at the top right and navigate to Account. Click on API and your Secret Key and Refresh Token will be listed.

Connect ironSource to Chartboost Mediation πŸ”—

  1. Log in to your Chartboost platform.
  2. Navigate to Mediation > Networks.
  3. Under Mediation Networks, select ironSource from the Select network dropdown.
  4. Enter the App Key, Secret Key and Refresh Token.
  5. Click the + button next to the ironSource button.

Set up Ad Placements πŸ”—

Create a ironSource Ad placement πŸ”—

  1. Log into your ironSource platform.
  2. Navigate to Monetize > Ad Units & Placements.
  3. Select the app.
  4. Select the placement type. Chartboost Mediation supports rewarded video, interstitial, and banner placements with ironSource.
  5. Scroll down to the Placements section and click New Placement.
  6. Select or create a Placement Name.
  7. For rewarded video, complete the Reward section.
  8. Click Save.
  9. You will need the Placement Name and Instance ID to connect with Chartboost Mediation. Contact your ironSource representative for the Instance ID if it is not automatically provided.

Add the ironSource placement to Chartboost Mediation πŸ”—

  1. Log into Charboost platform and navigate to Mediation > Placements.
  2. Select the app from the top-right dropdown.
  3. Below your metrics graph, click New Placement.
  4. Select an Ad Format.
  5. Set an Ad Placement Name.
  6. Under Waterfall > Ad Groups, click Add.
  7. Select from existing or Create a new Ad Group.
  8. Set a Name and Country List.
  9. Click Add New Line Item.
  10. Select ironSource as the Network.
  11. Add the Placement Name to the Name field.
  12. Add the Instance ID to the Partner Placement Name.
  13. Set a CPM.
  14. Make sure Add to Ad Group is selected.
  15. Click Create New.
  16. A new line item will be added. Make sure the line item’s Add to Ad Group checkbox is selected and click +Add Selected Items on the bottom right.

Integrate the ironSource adapter πŸ”—

Refer to our Chartboost Mediation Adapter Integration Manager for the latest supported adapter version and integration instructions.