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Complete How-To Guide to Onboarding TikTok Ads in Upstack Data

This guide shows how to set up TikTok Ads Pixel and CAPI with Upstack Data to improve match quality and prevent duplicates.

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Quick Summary

  • Create and configure TikTok destination with browser pixel and CAPI.

  • Disable TikTok Sales Channel data sharing to prevent duplicates.

  • Monitor Event Match Quality improvements over 7-10 days.

  • Expect 1 to 2 point-increase on upper funnel events.

  • Ignore "Update Recommended" warnings as they're normal.


Step 1: Create and Configure TikTok Pixel Destination in Upstack Data

Purpose: Enable Upstack Data to send data via browser pixel and CAPI to TikTok for improved tracking accuracy.

Help guide to complete this step:


Step 2: Disable TikTok Sales Channel Data Sharing

⚠️Important: You must disable all other TikTok Pixels/Integrations to prevent duplicate conversions and events.

Help guide to complete this step:


What to Expect After Setup

Event Match Quality Timeline

  • Days 1-3: Initial Improvement

    • Event Match Quality scores begin improving

    • Data starts flowing through both pixel and CAPI

  • Days 7-10: Normalization

    • Scores stabilize at improved levels

    • Full benefit of dual tracking realized

Expected Score Improvements

  • Upper/Mid-Funnel Events (1-2 point increase typical):

    • Page View - Better user matching

    • View Content - Improved product tracking

    • Add to Cart - Enhanced cart data

  • Purchase Event:

    • No change expected - Already optimized since all customer data (email, name, address) is sent at purchase

Normal Warnings

"Update Recommended" Notifications

  • You may see warnings in Events Manager showing "Update Recommended" next to events.

This is NORMAL and NO ACTION is needed. These appear because:

  • TikTok detects configuration changes

  • System recognizes new data sources

  • Integration method has changed

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