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Step 1: Set up TikTok Lead Ads as Data Source for Leads

Video Walkthrough

Description  

TikTok Lead Generation Ads allow you to collect customer information directly within TikTok via an Instant Form, without sending users to an external landing page. This improves conversion rates by reducing friction.

Prerequisites  

  • A valid TikTok account
  • A TikTok Ads Manager account with active Lead Generation Ads

Getting Started  

1. Log in to Datahash  


2. Select TikTok Connector  

  • In the Sources list on the left panel, navigate to the Lead Generation category.
  • Click the “TikTok” connector tile.

3. Authenticate with TikTok  

  • Click Continue with TikTok to begin authentication.
  • In the TikTok permission screen, click Allow.
  • You will be redirected back to Datahash Studio.
  • Datahash will now fetch all Ad Accounts and associated Lead Forms for your authenticated user.

4. Configure the Source  

  • Provide a name for your connection.
  • Select the TikTok Ad Account from which you want to send leads.
  • Select the TikTok Page where your lead form is hosted.

5. Test & Finish  

  • Click Test Connection to preview the leads retrieved from the form.
  • If the data preview is correct, click Finish.
  • The connected instance will now appear in your Dashboard.

Managing Connections  

Add New Instance  

  • From the Manage Connections area, click Add New Instance.
  • Repeat the authentication flow (Continue with TikTok) and select the relevant Ad Account, Page, and connection name. 
  • Test the connection and click Finish.
  • The new instance will appear in the Manage Existing Connections table (e.g., Ads connection 2).

Edit Existing Instance  

  • In the Manage Existing Connections table, click the desired connection.
  • Click the Edit icon (top-right) to enable edit mode.
  • Update any field values (e.g., Ad Account, Page).
  • Click Test Connection to verify.
  • Click Finish to save changes.
  • If you click Cancel during edit, the previous configuration remains active.