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About website Data Connection setup methods

Last updated: March 2025

You can set up website Data Connections with TikTok by using Pixel, Events API, or both.


Learn more about TikTok Pixel and about Events API.


Each setup scenario has its own benefit:

  • Events API: More sustainable event sharing between your business and TikTok for improved ad delivery and targeting by capturing missed conversions, in addition to more control over what data your business shares with TikTok.

  • Pixel: Lightweight implementation and easy customer event sharing and reporting. Automatic updates to pixel performance are included.

  • Pixel and Events API (recommended): Pixel and Events API are designed to be compatible, using both creates a more reliable data connection, enhancing full-funnel measurement, ad delivery, and audience creation. This combination enables sustainable transition to ad industry changes.


Each setup scenario has varying times to implement and resources needed:


Time to Implement

Resources Needed

Events API/Pixel and Events API

- Direct API: 1-4 weeks

- Commerce & Data Partner: It varies by partner, but can be less than an hour.

Note: Pixel and Events API joint configuration will require extra time to set up event deduplication. Learn more about event deduplication.

- Direct API: In-house developers, martech teams, ad operations, or others with technical expertise.

- Commerce & Data Partner: Additional support will vary by partner.

Pixel

- Manual: A few minutes

- 3rd Party Pixel Partners: Time varies, but often can take less than a few minutes.

- Manual: In-house developers, martech teams, ad operations, or others with technical expertise.

- 3rd Party Pixel Partners: Additional support will vary by partner.


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