Configuring TikTok Exports

Learn how to set up and customize data exports from your TikTok advertising accounts to Google Sheets.

Overview

After connecting your TikTok account, you can configure exports to send your advertising data to Google Sheets. This allows you to analyze campaign performance, track video metrics, monitor engagement data, and create custom reports based on your TikTok advertising data.

Prerequisites

Before configuring TikTok exports, make sure you have:

Creating a TikTok Export

Follow these steps to create a new TikTok export:

  1. Navigate to the Export Builder

    From your dashboard, go to "Export Builder" and click "Create New Export".

  2. Select TikTok as the Data Source

    Choose "TikTok Ads" from the list of available data sources.

  3. Select Your TikTok Ad Account

    If you have multiple ad accounts connected, select the ad account you want to export data from.

  4. Choose Your Destination

    Select whether you want to export to Google Sheets or BigQuery, and choose your specific destination.

  5. Configure Your Export

    Click "Configure Export" to set up the specific data you want to export.

Configuring Export Settings

Once you've selected TikTok as your data source, you can configure the following settings:

Export Name

Give your export a descriptive name that helps you identify it later. For example, "TikTok Campaign Performance" or "TikTok Video Analytics".

Date Range

Choose the time period for your data export:

  • Today - Export data from today only
  • Yesterday - Export data from yesterday only
  • Last 7 days - Export data from the past week
  • Last 30 days - Export data from the past month
  • This month - Export data from the current month
  • Maximum - Export all available historical data

Data Selection

Choose which types of TikTok data you want to export:

Campaigns

Export campaign metadata including:

  • Campaign ID and name
  • Campaign status and objective
  • Budget and bid settings
  • Creation and modification dates
  • Campaign type and automation settings

Ads

Export ad creative information including:

  • Ad ID and name
  • Ad status and format
  • Creative type and content
  • Call-to-action and landing page URLs
  • Ad text and display information

Performance Insights

Export performance metrics including:

  • Impressions, clicks, and spend
  • CTR, CPC, and CPM
  • Video views and engagement rates
  • Likes, comments, shares, and follows
  • Conversion metrics and ROAS

Column Selection

For each data type you select, you can choose which specific columns to include in your export:

  • Select from available metrics and dimensions
  • Add custom columns like "Date Exported"
  • Choose default columns for quick setup
  • Preview your column selection before saving

Setting Up Export Schedules

After configuring your export, you can set up automatic schedules to keep your data up to date:

Schedule Options

  • Daily - Export data every day at a specific time
  • Weekly - Export data once per week
  • Monthly - Export data once per month
  • Manual - Run exports only when you trigger them manually

Time Zone Settings

Make sure to set the correct time zone for your schedule to ensure data is exported at the right time for your business.

Append vs Replace

Choose how new data should be added to your destination:

  • Append - Add new data to existing data (recommended for ongoing exports)
  • Replace - Replace all existing data with new data (useful for complete refreshes)

Understanding TikTok Data Structure

TikTok exports are organized into separate sheets/tabs for different data types:

Data Type Description Key Metrics Use Cases
Campaigns Campaign metadata and settings Campaign ID, name, status, budget, objective Campaign management, budget tracking
Ads Ad creative information Ad ID, name, format, creative type, CTA Creative performance, ad optimization
Performance Insights Performance metrics and analytics Impressions, clicks, spend, video views, engagement Performance analysis, ROI tracking

Best Practices for TikTok Exports

Data Freshness

TikTok data can take up to 24 hours to be fully available. Consider scheduling your exports to run daily to ensure you have the most recent data.

Video Metrics

Video-specific metrics like video views and engagement rates are only available for video ads. Make sure to include these metrics if you're running video campaigns.

Date Ranges

For performance insights, consider using shorter date ranges (7-30 days) to get more detailed data, while using longer ranges for campaign and ad metadata.

Column Selection

Start with the default columns and add more specific metrics as needed. This helps keep your exports manageable while ensuring you have the data you need.

Troubleshooting TikTok Exports

Common Issues

"No data found"

If your export shows no data:

  • Check that you have active campaigns or ads in your TikTok account
  • Verify that your date range includes periods with activity
  • Make sure your TikTok connection is still active
  • Check the export logs for any error messages

"Export failed"

If your export fails to run:

  • Check that your TikTok connection hasn't expired
  • Verify that your destination (Google Sheets/BigQuery) is accessible
  • Review the export logs for specific error messages
  • Try running the export manually to test

"Missing columns"

If some expected data is missing:

  • Check that you've selected the correct data types
  • Verify that the columns are available for your ad account type
  • Make sure your date range includes periods with the specific data
  • Review the TikTok API documentation for data availability

Next Steps

Now that you've configured your TikTok export, you can:

  • Set up automated schedules to keep your data up to date
  • Create custom reports and dashboards with your TikTok data
  • Monitor your export logs to ensure data is syncing correctly
  • Set up additional exports for different data types or date ranges
  • Integrate your TikTok data with other marketing data sources

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