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# Complete How-To Guide for Onboarding TikTok Ads in Upstack Data

> Onboard TikTok Ads in Upstack Data — locate your TikTok Pixel ID, generate the API access token, configure the destination, and disable Shopify's duplicate TikTok sales channel pixel.

<Info>
  **New to Upstack?** Follow the [getting started guide](/get-started/install-on-shopify) for a streamlined onboarding walkthrough.
</Info>

<Tip>
  **Quick Summary**

  * Create and configure the **TikTok Ads destination** in the Upstack dashboard with browser Pixel and Conversions API (CAPI).
  * **Disable TikTok Sales Channel data sharing in Shopify** to prevent duplicate events.
  * **Monitor** Event Match Quality improvements over 7–10 days.
  * Expect a **1–2 point increase** on upper-funnel events.
  * **Ignore "Update Recommended"** warnings — they are normal and require no action.
</Tip>

## Prerequisites

Before you start, you need:

* An active Upstack Data account ([sign up](https://app.upstackdata.com))
* Admin access to your **TikTok Business Center**
* A **TikTok Pixel** configured in TikTok Events Manager (or follow [How to Create New TikTok Ads Pixel ID →](/guides/tiktok-ads/how-to-create-new-tiktok-ads-pixel-id) first)
* Admin access to your **Shopify** store (to disable the TikTok Sales Channel data sharing)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create and Configure TikTok Ads Pixel Destination in Upstack Data">
    <Note>
      **Purpose:** Enable Upstack Data to send data via browser pixel and CAPI to TikTok Ads for improved tracking accuracy.
    </Note>

    Help guide to complete this step:

    [How to Configure TikTok Ads Pixel Destination in Upstack Data →](/guides/tiktok-ads/how-to-configure-tiktok-ads-pixel-destination-in-upstack-data)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Disable TikTok Sales Channel Data Sharing in Shopify">
    <Warning>
      You must disable all other TikTok Ads Pixels/Integrations to prevent duplicate conversions and events.
    </Warning>

    Help guide to complete this step:

    [How to Disable TikTok Data Sharing in Shopify →](/guides/tiktok-ads/how-to-disable-tiktok-data-sharing-in-shopify)
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 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 TikTok Events Manager showing **"Update Recommended"** next to events.

<Note>
  **This is NORMAL and NO ACTION is needed.** These appear because:

  * TikTok detects configuration changes
  * The system recognizes new data sources
  * The integration method has changed
</Note>

## Verify the Setup

After completing both steps:

* In the Upstack dashboard, navigate to **Events Destination** at [app.upstackdata.com/pixel/event-destinations](https://app.upstackdata.com/pixel/event-destinations) and confirm the TikTok destination shows as **Healthy**.
* In [TikTok Events Manager](https://ads.tiktok.com/i18n/events_manager/home), open your **UpstackData** Pixel and confirm events are arriving via both **Browser** and **Server (CAPI)**.
* Place a test order on your store and confirm the **Purchase** event appears in TikTok Events Manager within a few minutes.

If the destination shows **Unhealthy** or events do not arrive, double-check the **Pixel ID** and **Access Token** values, then contact Upstack Data support if issues persist.