> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Configuring Prebid for Curation

> How to configure Prebid.js to enable curation signals for SSP curation marketplaces

## Overview

Configuring Prebid.js for Curation enables your cohort signals to flow to SSP curation marketplaces including Monetize, Index Exchange Marketplaces, and Pubmatic. This allows Permutive to package your audience signals into multi-publisher curated deals.

<Info>
  **Prerequisites:**

  * Prebid.js v9.5.0 or later installed on your website
  * Permutive Web SDK deployed and operational
  * Standard or Custom Cohorts enabled for Curation
  * Signed Curation Order Form
</Info>

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Verify Prebid RTD Module Installation">
    Ensure your Prebid.js build includes the Permutive RTD (Real-Time Data) module. This module reads cohort data from local storage and passes it to configured SSPs.

    The module must be included in your Prebid.js build. Refer to the [Prebid integration documentation](/integrations/advertising/bidstream/prebid) for detailed setup instructions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Bid Adapters for SSPs">
    Verify that the required SSP bid adapters are included in your Prebid.js build and properly configured:

    * **Monetize**: `appnexus` or `msft` bid adapter
    * **Index Exchange**: `ix` bid adapter
    * **Pubmatic**: `pubmatic` bid adapter

    These adapters must be present in your Prebid.js build to send bid requests containing curation signals to the respective SSPs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure RTD Module Settings">
    Add the Permutive RTD configuration to your Prebid.js setup:

    ```javascript theme={"dark"}
    pbjs.setConfig({
      realTimeData: {
        auctionDelay: 200,
        dataProviders: [{
          name: 'permutive',
          waitForIt: true
        }]
      }
    });
    ```

    **Critical settings:**

    * `waitForIt: true` ensures the auction waits for cohort data to be ready
    * `auctionDelay: 200` sets a 200ms maximum wait time (adjust as needed)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure GDPR Consent (If Applicable)">
    If operating in GDPR regions, add Permutive as a vendor exception in your consent management configuration:

    ```javascript theme={"dark"}
    pbjs.setConfig({
      consentManagement: {
        gdpr: {
          cmpApi: 'iab',
          timeout: 8000,
          allowAuctionWithoutConsent: true,
          defaultGdprScope: true,
          rules: [{
            purpose: 'storage',
            enforcePurpose: true,
            enforceVendor: true,
            vendorExceptions: ["permutive"]
          }]
        }
      }
    });
    ```

    This ensures the RTD module can access cohort data stored locally by the Permutive SDK.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Troubleshooting Tips:**

  * Prebid.js version 9.5.0 or later is required for correct ORTB2 targeting
  * If cohorts aren't appearing in bid requests, verify local storage keys starting with `_p` contain data
  * Contact Permutive Technical Services if setup appears correct but signals are not flowing
</Tip>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Managing Cohort Exclusions" icon="shield" href="/guides/curation/managing-cohort-exclusions">
    Control which cohorts participate in curation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prebid Integration Docs" icon="code" href="/integrations/advertising/bidstream/prebid">
    Complete Prebid integration reference
  </Card>

  <Card title="Back to Curation" icon="arrow-left" href="/products/curation">
    Return to Curation overview
  </Card>
</CardGroup>