> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.reelevant.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Experiment

> Use an Analytics Experiment to split traffic across Workflow Branches

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/reelevant/c2833nz3TkpbDfRT/images/workflows/node-experiment.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=c2833nz3TkpbDfRT&q=85&s=26bed21c3490f47d871852829c77ea71" alt="Experiment Node with its experiment and variant Branches in a Workflow" width="3136" height="1986" data-path="images/workflows/node-experiment.png" />

Use the Experiment Node (a Logic Node that divides traffic) to turn an Analytics Experiment's Variants into Workflow Branches. Each Variant becomes a **Variant** Node (a Branch) showing the share of traffic it receives right now. Until the Experiment starts, the Control or Reference shows 100%.

## Add an Experiment Node

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/reelevant/c2833nz3TkpbDfRT/images/workflows/node-experiment-configuration.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=c2833nz3TkpbDfRT&q=85&s=769fc382dc63cad0b12dd40a0156a865" alt="Experiment drawer with search, available experiments, allocation bars, and selection controls" width="3136" height="1986" data-path="images/workflows/node-experiment-configuration.png" />

1. In the Workflow Node picker, select **Experiment**.
2. Search for a **Ready** or **Live** Experiment and select its card.
3. Select **Confirm** to add the Experiment Node.

Only **Ready** and **Live** Experiments are listed. If none is available, use **Create an experiment** to open Analytics.

<Tip>
  If publishing reports a Variant problem on this Node, reopen it and select the Experiment again. Its Branches are rebuilt from the Experiment's Variants.
</Tip>

## After an Experiment is concluded

The kept Variant shows **Winner**, and the Node routes all traffic to it.

An Experiment that has ended stays on the Node and keeps routing to its outcome. You cannot pick it for a new Node.

If the Experiment is archived or missing, the Node shows **Experiment unavailable** and sends all traffic to the Control or Reference.

## What's Next?

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Experiments" icon="flask" href="/product-guide/analytics/experiments">
    Create and manage Experiments in Analytics.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Split" icon="chart-pie" href="/product-guide/workflows/logic-nodes/split">
    Divide traffic between Workflow Branches.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Real-Time Testing" icon="flask" href="/product-guide/workflows/logic-nodes/real-time-testing">
    Optimise traffic across variants automatically.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
