What is an Entry Code?
An Entry Code in ReviewStream is a unique access code used to control who can participate in a review distribution or collect reviews.
It ensures that only authenticated users or intended recipients can submit reviews, improving security and data accuracy.
Why Use an Entry Code?
Using entry codes helps you:
- ✅ Restrict submissions to invited or authorized users
- 👤 Prevent unauthorized or spam reviews
- 🚀 Control distribution flows (e.g., event access, loyalty programs)
- 📊 Attribute reviews to specific campaigns or audiences
How Entry Codes Work
- An Entry Code is generated (either automatically or manually) when you set up a distribution campaign.
- You share the code with the intended participants (via email, SMS, QR, printed material, etc.).
- Recipients enter the code when submitting a review to verify their eligibility.
- ReviewStream tracks which codes were used, how many times, and by whom (if linked to contact).
Use Cases for Entry Codes
- Event Review Collection — distribute codes at your event so only attendees can leave reviews
- Exclusive Offers — send codes to VIP customers to leave feedback on new products
- In-store Promotions — print codes on receipts so in-store shoppers can leave reviews online
- Campaign Attribution — use different codes for different channels (email, SMS, social) to see which channel drives most reviews
Best Practices & Tips
- Use distinct codes per channel or campaign to track performance
- Limit usage per code if you want to restrict one review per recipient
- Combine with Contacts / Groups / Tags to cross-reference who used which code
- Clean up unused codes or expire them after the campaign ends
Have questions or want to move forward with setting up a campaign using entry codes?
Check out our Distribute Reviews guide or reach out via our in-app chat support (bottom-right of your screen).