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How to Generate Pinterest Conversion API Key (Access Token)

This guide explains how to generate a Pinterest API Key for setting up an integration with Upstack Data integration.

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Quick Summary

  • Navigate to Manage business → select Conversions

  • Under Conversion API → click Set up API

  • Click "Generate new token"

  • Copy and save the key securely


What is a Pinterest Conversion API Key (Access Token)?

A Pinterest Conversion API Key (Access Token) is a secure credential that lets your server send conversion events, like purchases or sign-ups, directly to Pinterest. It improves tracking accuracy, attribution, and data security compared to the standard Pixel.


Steps to Generate Conversion API Key

Step 1: Sign in your Account


Step 2: Access Conversions API

  • In your Pinterest Business Manager dashboard, click the Menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner of your browser window

  • Under Manage business → select Conversions

  • Under Conversion API → click Set up API


Step 3: Generate Conversion Access Token

  • Go to "Generate conversion access token" section

  • Locate and click the “Generate new token” button


Step 4: Copy and Save your Conversion API Key

  • The generated conversion access token is your Conversion API key

  • Copy the generated token and store it securely. You will need this token for integrations, such as connecting Pinterest to Upstack Data.

⚠️Important reminder: This API key can be used for multiple ad accounts under a user ID. Please store the access token in a local, secure place. Pinterest does not store personal tokens.

The generated token starts with pina_


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