In contests and sweepstakes, entrants may need to update or correct their entry information. ViralKit offers a flexible feature that allows users to edit or delete their responses. This guide will explain how to enable this option and what it means for both contest administrators and participants.

Enabling Response Editing and Deletion

To give users control over their entry information:

1. Go to your contest settings within the ViralKit dashboard.
2. Find the option titled “Allow users to edit and/or delete their responses”.
3. Choose “Yes” to enable this feature, allowing participants to make changes to their submissions at any time.

By enabling this option, you empower participants to manage their contest entries, which can improve the accuracy of the information you collect and enhance user trust and satisfaction.

What Users Can Do

When this feature is active, participants can take the following actions:

• Edit Responses: Users can update the information they have submitted, such as correcting a typo in their name or changing an answer to a contest question. For example, if a participant entered “Test” as a response to a Twitter Follow entry, they can click on the “Edit” button to modify this value.
• Delete Responses: If an entry was made in error or a participant changes their mind about a certain submission, they can choose to delete the entry entirely. This is done by clicking the “Delete” button associated with the specific entry.

The Editing Interface

When a user chooses to edit a response, they will be presented with a simple interface:

• A text field displays the current response value, such as “Test” for a Twitter Follow entry.
• The user can then alter this value as needed.
• They can save the changes by clicking “Save”, or cancel the action by selecting “Cancel”.

Implications for Contest Integrity

Allowing users to edit or delete their entries can have several implications:

• Data Accuracy: Users correcting their own data can lead to more accurate entries for your contest.
• User Autonomy: Providing a sense of control can improve user experience and satisfaction with the contest.
• Administrative Load: It may reduce the need for administrative intervention to correct user-submitted data.

However, contest administrators should consider the potential for abuse. Clear guidelines should be established regarding when and how often entries can be edited to maintain fairness and contest integrity.

Final Thoughts

By allowing users to edit or delete their responses, ViralKit contests can accommodate the natural need for participants to manage their entries. This feature respects user autonomy while potentially enhancing the quality of contest data. As always, balance this flexibility with clear rules to ensure your contest remains fair and competitive.