Configuration

To use Meta Insights, you need to configure two essential components: your Ad Account ID and API Key (Access Token). This page will guide you through the process step by step.

Configure Ad Account ID & API Key

Retrieve Ad Account ID

Your Ad Account ID is a unique identifier for your Meta advertising account.

Steps to Get Your Ad Account ID

1. Open the Meta Business Suite at https://business.facebook.com
2. Select your business account from the top menu
3. Navigate to: Settings → Business Settings → Ad Accounts
4. You will see your ad account along with the ID
   • Example: 123456789012345
5. Copy this ID and enter it in the Meta Insights configuration in plemeo.ai

Generate API Key (Access Token) for a System User

The API Key allows plemeo.ai to securely access your Meta advertising data.

Steps to Generate API Key

1. Visit the Meta Developer Portal: https://developers.facebook.com

2. In the top-right dropdown, select your business or app

3. Go to: Business Settings → Users → System Users

4. If no system user exists, click "Add" to create a new system user

   • Role: Administrator

5. After creating the user, click on the entry → "Generate Token"

6. Choose the associated app and assign permissions, such as:

   • ads_read
   • ads_management

7. Click "Generate Token"
   • The access token (API key) will now be displayed
8. Copy this token and enter it in plemeo.ai under Meta Insights

Entering Configuration in plemeo.ai

Once you have both the Ad Account ID and API Key:

1. Go to My Apps in plemeo.ai
2. Find Meta Insights and click the gear icon
3. Enter your Ad Account ID in the designated field
4. Enter your API Key (Access Token) in the designated field
5. Click "Save" to complete the configuration

Security Best Practices

API Key Security

• Never share your API key with unauthorized users
• Store it securely - plemeo.ai encrypts your API keys
• Regenerate regularly for enhanced security
• Use system users instead of personal accounts for business applications

Access Permissions

Only grant the minimum necessary permissions:

• ads_read - For viewing campaign data
• ads_management - Only if you need to modify campaigns (usually not required for reporting)

Troubleshooting

Invalid Ad Account ID

If you receive an "Invalid Ad Account ID" error:

• Double-check the ID format (should be numeric)
• Ensure you're using the correct business account
• Verify you have access to the ad account

API Key Issues

If your API key isn't working:

• Ensure the system user has the correct permissions
• Check that the token hasn't expired
• Verify the app is associated with your business account
• Try regenerating the token

Can't Find Business Settings

If you can't access Business Settings:

• Ensure you have administrator access to the business account
• Check if you're logged into the correct Facebook account
• Contact your business account administrator

What's Next?

After successful configuration, you can:

• View Reports - Start analyzing your campaign data
• Return to Overview - Learn more about Meta Insights features