{"id":15906,"date":"2023-02-13T16:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T10:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/?p=15906"},"modified":"2025-10-23T21:35:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T16:05:45","slug":"all-about-prebid-server","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/all-about-prebid-server\/","title":{"rendered":"All About Prebid Server: A Server-Side Header Bidding Solution","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fffaee\">Learn more about <strong>Prebid Server<\/strong>, the server-side header bidding solution created by Prebid.org to reduce page latency and improve revenue performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Digital advertising is an ever-changing world. As it continues to evolve, publishers are seeking ways to increase their ad revenue and improve the user experience of their audience. That\u2019s exactly when the prebid server comes into the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the outstanding success of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-prebid-js\/\" target=\"_blank\">Prebid.js<\/a>, a client-side header bidding wrapper, <a href=\"https:\/\/lp.adpushup.com\/prebid-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prebid<\/a> launched its server-side solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/first-party-vs-third-party-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">third-party cookies<\/a> leaving the market, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/prebids-transaction-id-changes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prebid<\/a> server might just be the solution we need to keep the adoption rate of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/header-bidding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">header bidding<\/a> intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is why we decided to post an explainer to provide an in-depth understanding of this solution and evaluate its potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"poptin-embedded\" data-id=\"63ccd57953160\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents:<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/all-about-prebid-server\/#How_Does_a_Prebid_Server_Work\" >How Does a Prebid Server Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/all-about-prebid-server\/#What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Using_a_Prebid_Server\" >What Are the Benefits of Using a Prebid Server?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/all-about-prebid-server\/#Improved_transparency\" >Improved transparency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/all-about-prebid-server\/#Reduced_Page_Latency\" >Reduced Page Latency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/all-about-prebid-server\/#Add_Multiple_Demand_Partners\" >Add Multiple Demand Partners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/all-about-prebid-server\/#Unified_Auctions\" >Unified Auctions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/all-about-prebid-server\/#What_is_the_Drawback_of_Prebid_Server\" >What is the Drawback of Prebid Server?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/all-about-prebid-server\/#How_to_Get_Started_With_a_Prebid_Server\" >How to Get Started With a Prebid Server?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/all-about-prebid-server\/#AdPushups_Header_Bidding_Solution\" >AdPushup\u2019s Header Bidding Solution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/all-about-prebid-server\/#Final_Words\" >Final Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/all-about-prebid-server\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-prebid-server\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Prebid_Server\"><\/span>What is Prebid Server?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-prebid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prebid<\/a> Server is an open-source server-to-server <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/header-bidding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">header bidding solution<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Prebid Server, header bidding auctions run on the server side rather than the user\u2019s browser, which keeps latency in check, resulting in better UX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/header-bidding-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\">header bidding<\/a> made it to the market, it was readily adopted by many publishers. And one of the reasons was the transparency it offered as opposed to solutions offered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-ad-tech-how-does-it-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ad tech <\/a>giants like Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/website\/what-is-latency\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Page latency <\/a>and limitations in terms of bidders added to the auction were some other common issues with client-side header bidding. To counter that, a server-side solution was <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/appnexus-launches-prebid-server-a-server-side-header-bidding-solution-available-free-to-publishers-300450224.html\" target=\"_blank\">launched by Prebid<\/a> in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prebid Server and Prebid.js can easily be used in conjunction\u2014a case of hybrid header bidding. Using these two together allows publishers to run two auction types simultaneously &#8211; an opportunity to call multiple demand partners,minimize browser requests, and improve overall ad revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff1f5\"><strong>Also Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-prebid-js\/\">What is Prebid.js: Benefits, Drawbacks and FAQs for Publishers?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_a_Prebid_Server_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Does a Prebid Server Work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned earlier, prebid works as an add-on for the prebid.js, and because of it moving client-side bid requests to the server has been made possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s exactly how the process takes place &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some key points to understand how a prebid server works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A prebid server acts as a mediator between the publisher&#8217;s website and multiple demand partners, facilitating the real-time auction process for ad impressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>When a user visits a publisher&#8217;s website, the prebid server sends requests to multiple demand partners, inviting them to bid on the ad impression.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>After that, demand partners receive the request and send their bids back to the prebid server, which aggregates the bids and determines the winning bid.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The prebid server then sends the winning bid to the ad server. It then decides which ad to serve based on the winning bid and the publisher&#8217;s business rules.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The prebid server ensures the process is fast and efficient, with the whole process taking place in milliseconds.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A prebid server can be integrated with different ad servers, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/google-ad-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Ad Manager<\/a> (GAM), AppNexus, or others, and can support different ad formats, such as display, video, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/future-trends-in-native-advertising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">native ads<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Prebid servers provide transparent reporting and analytics, allowing publishers to monitor the performance of their header bidding setup and optimize their revenue.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By using a prebid server, publishers can increase the number of demand partners bidding on their ad impressions and increase the competitiveness of the auction, ultimately resulting in higher ad revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-using-a-prebid-server\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Using_a_Prebid_Server\"><\/span>What Are the Benefits of Using a Prebid Server?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Prebid Server is a server-side header bidding solution, most benefits are similar to the usual difference between client- and server-side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_transparency\"><\/span><strong>Improved transparency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The open-source, community-managed nature of this technology makes it easier for publishers to view bid transaction data. Comparing it to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/publishers-guide-to-uam-tam-amazons-s2s-header-bidding-solutions\/\">Amazon&#8217;s TAM<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/how-to-setup-exchange-bidding-getting-started-with-google-ebda\/\">Google&#8217;s Open Bidding<\/a>, ad tech giants that function like a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/walled-garden-in-adtech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">walled garden<\/a>, Prebid Server offers a clearer view of the supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_Page_Latency\"><\/span><strong>Reduced Page Latency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason to choose server-side implementation is reduced latency. As mentioned earlier, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/client-side-header-bidding-vs-server-side-header-bidding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">server-side header bidding<\/a> takes the auction to the server rather than the user&#8217;s browsers (as in the case of client-side header bidding). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows page content to load independently of the ad auction, allowing time for both content to load and the server to conclude the auction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_Multiple_Demand_Partners\"><\/span><strong>Add Multiple Demand Partners<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since making multiple ad calls is not an issue with server-side auctions, publishers have a chance to add more bidders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With new bidders entering the market every day, this is the right solution to leverage most (if not all) of the demand in the market.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended to set auction timeouts, irrespective of how many bidders are added to the Prebid setup. This is to make sure that the auctions finish at the right time for users to view an ad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unified_Auctions\"><\/span><strong>Unified Auctions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of managing and setting up each ad unit separately for different wrappers, publishers choose Prebid for unified auctions. With Prebid unified auctions, publishers can get the performance reports of all bidders in one place. The same can be expected from Prebid Server\u2014to unite both client-side and server-side auctions and provide publishers the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-unified-auction-how-is-it-different-from-header-bidding\/\" target=\"_blank\">real benefits of unified auction<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff1f5\"><strong>Also Read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/prebid-header-bidding-for-publishers\/\">How Can Publishers Take Advantage of Prebid Header Bidding?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Drawback_of_Prebid_Server\"><\/span>What is the Drawback of Prebid Server?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For some publishers, the open-source design of Prebid, which is often seen as its most valuable attribute, can also be a drawback. As Prebid is transparent due to its open-source nature, publishers should take proactive measures or find a technically competent partner to effectively manage it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, some publishers who lack the technical expertise to manage Prebid have resorted to proprietary wrappers, but this approach also has its drawbacks. The variations in counting methods and payment processes can pose challenges for buyers and sellers in conducting business efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it is important for publishers to carefully evaluate their technical capabilities and resources before deciding whether to use Prebid or a proprietary wrapper, and to choose the solution that best meets their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, here&#8217;s a quick video that&#8217;ll help you in choosing the right header bidding technology:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-wistia-inc wp-block-embed-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:53.13% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><div class=\"wistia_embed wistia_async_1cbu1tuvmt dnt=1 videoFoam=true\" style=\"height:100%;position:relative;width:100%\"><div class=\"wistia_swatch\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;opacity:0;overflow:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;transition:opacity 200ms;width:100%;\"><img src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/1cbu1tuvmt\/swatch\" style=\"filter:blur(5px);height:100%;object-fit:contain;width:100%;\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-get-started-with-a-prebid-server\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Get_Started_With_a_Prebid_Server\"><\/span>How to Get Started With a Prebid Server?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-how-to wp-block-yoast-how-to-block\"><p class=\"schema-how-to-description\"><\/p> <ol class=\"schema-how-to-steps\"><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1668083846578\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><strong>Find a server to host auctions<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">To get started with Prebid Server, publishers first need a server to host the auctions. They can either set up their own server or partner-up with hosted servers that support Prebid auctions (like AppNexus and Rubicon Project).<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1668083864113\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><strong>Update or download Prebid.js with server setup enabled<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">Publishers who are already using Prebid.js need to update it with Prebid Server code. And the rest of the publishers need to <a href=\"http:\/\/prebid.org\/download.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download<\/a> the Prebid.js with Prebid Server enabled.<\/p> <\/li><li class=\"schema-how-to-step\" id=\"how-to-step-1668083903016\"><strong class=\"schema-how-to-step-name\"><strong>Add adapters and customize the campaign<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-how-to-step-text\">The next steps involve configuring adapters and setting up the auctions. Just like Prebid.js, Prebid Server also requires engineering interventions. Publishers who are already using Prebid.js can ask their existing teams to enable the server-side set up as well.<\/p> <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-adpushup-s-header-bidding-solution\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AdPushups_Header_Bidding_Solution\"><\/span>AdPushup\u2019s Header Bidding Solution<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Merely deploying header bidding in your ad stack isn\u2019t enough. Consistently optimizing it with technical improvements is the need of the hour. This is what AdPushup\u2019s header bidding solution does. Through our multiple optimization features using data science and machine learning, we help publishers maximize their yield.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With our header bidding solution, you get:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Automatic demand partner selection according to optimum requirements<\/li><li>Smart timeout management<\/li><li>Freedom to bring your own demand<\/li><li>Bid monitoring and discrepancy resolution&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/publisher\/get-started\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule a call today<\/a> to know more about our product capabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-final-words\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Words\"><\/span>Final Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being open-source and community-driven makes Prebid a reliable solution for many sellers. However, with that, it brings challenges to either have engineering abilities to set up and monitor campaigns or hire someone with expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Server-side auctions are preferred for their advantages like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/what-is-unified-auction-how-is-it-different-from-header-bidding\/\">unified auction<\/a>, reduced latency, and better user experience. Server-side auctions previously had issues like compliance with client-side auctions, additional set up to run targeted ads, and limited demand. Most of these challenges have been solved now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prebid Server offers a solution to these problems. With <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/prebid.org\/dev-docs\/bidders.html\" target=\"_blank\">over 300 bidders<\/a>, limited demand is no longer a concern. The use of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adpushup.com\/blog\/google-delays-the-phasing-out-of-third-party-cookies-until-2023\/\">third-party cookies<\/a> will soon be off the market, solving concerns of relying on additional user-matching layers specifically to run the server-to-server auction. The fact that Prebid Server is a Prebid.org product, means that it supports the integration with the client-side auction (Prebid.js) as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, the success of the Prebid Server depends on the publisher&#8217;s revenues. The more revenue they make, the faster adoption will happen, and buyers will continue to buy impressions in a transparent ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1668084019190\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">1. What is Prebid server?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It is an open-source server-to-server header bidding solution. A number of key use cases are supported: mobile apps, AMP, and server-side web with Prebid. Long-form video and audio ad inclusion scenarios using JS.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1668085190227\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">2. How does Prebid server work?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It determines which bidders to use and which parameters to use. The appropriate demand partners are then contacted. Responses are collected by Prebid Server. Clients receive winning bids from Prebid Server.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1668085325141\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">3. Is Prebid server to server?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Prebid Server facilitates server-to-server header bidding. 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