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How to Generate Your TikTok API Access Token

This guide explains how to generate a TikTok API Access Token for Upstack Data to sync ads data and conversion events.

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Quick Summary

  • Navigate to TikTok Events Manager

  • Click Data sources → select your Pixel

  • Click the Settings tab scroll to Events API

  • Click "Generate access token"

  • Copy and save the generated token immediately


What is a TikTok API Access Token?

A TikTok API Access Token is a secure credential that lets platforms like Upstack Data connect with your TikTok Ads account to sync performance data, enable server-side tracking, and improve attribution and optimization


Configuration Steps

Step 1: Navigate to Settings

  • Open TikTok Events Manager and log in your account

  • Click Tools → select Events → go to Data sources

  • Select UpstackData Pixel

Note: If you haven't created a pixel yet, you'll need to create one first before generating an API token.

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Step 2: Navigate to Settings

  • On the Pixel overview page, click the Settings tab


Step 3: Generate Access Token

  • On the Settings tab:

    • Scroll down to the Events API section

    • Click "Generate access token" button


Step 4: Copy Your Access Token

  • Copy the value of the Access Token immediately, this is your TikTok Conversion API Key

  • Paste the token into Upstack Data TikTok Pixel Integration Setup

[Image: Generated access token with copy button]

⚠️ Important: This token will only be shown once. Copy and store it securely immediately.


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