Configure outstream video ads in Prebid.js using Index's outstream ad unit
Publishers using Index Exchange (Index) as a bidding adapter in Prebid.js An open-source library for publishers to implement header bidding on their websites and manage multiple header bidding partners. can show outstream An ad placement where the video is not the focal point of the screen and plays with sound-off by default. They can display before, between, or after text, or accompanying streaming content (pre-roll, mid-roll, and post-roll ads), as an interstitial ad, or display as a standalone ad such as slideshows or native feeds. video ads on their site by using Index’s outstream ad unit. This allows a video ad to run inside of a standalone Video ads that are played without streaming video content. This can be in placements like slideshows, native feeds, in-content or sticky/floating. video player on a publisher The owner of a website or app where advertisements are served.'s site. Outstream video ads offer a richer advertising experience for users and bring higher CPMs than display. This solution is ideal for publishers who don’t have their own outstream ad unit to use on their site, and would not otherwise be able to receive our outstream demand.
Getting started
Follow the steps in our bidding adapter documentation on the Prebid site.
Privacy Policy
Index liaises with a third party to provide this outstream ad unit; this third party takes a processor position to Index’s position as a controller. They receive IP addresses to facilitate delivery of outstream video ads. More information on this can be found in Index’s Privacy Policy.
Please note that your use of the outstream ad unit will be governed by and subject to the terms and conditions of i) any master services or license agreement entered into by you and Index Exchange; ii) the information provided within this page as well as on our Knowledge Base linked here, and iii) our Privacy Policy. Your use of Index’s outstream ad unit constitutes your acknowledgement and acceptance of the foregoing.