What is a Reddit Pixel ID?Your Reddit Pixel ID is a unique identifier Upstack Data uses to send conversion data to your Reddit Ads account. Reddit Pixel IDs are typically prefixed with
t2_ (e.g., t2_abc123def) and are sometimes referred to as your Account ID inside Reddit’s developer documentation.Prerequisites
Before you start, you need:- Access to a Reddit Ads account at ads.reddit.com or business.reddit.com
- A pixel already created in Reddit Ads Manager Events Manager (or follow the create-pixel steps below)
Steps to find your Reddit Pixel ID
1
Sign in to Reddit Ads Manager
Sign in to Reddit Ads Manager at ads.reddit.com or business.reddit.com.
2
Open Events Manager
Click the menu (top-left corner) and select Ads → Events Manager.Alternatively, click Events Manager directly in the left-hand navigation menu.
3
Find or create your pixel
If you already have a pixel, you’ll see it under Events Overview — proceed to the next step.If you need to create one:
- Click Create New Pixel or Set Up Pixel
- Follow Reddit’s setup wizard to create a new Reddit Pixel
- Once created, return to the Events Manager
4
Locate your Pixel ID
Below Events Overview (or under your pixel’s settings), locate the Pixel ID.Example format:
t2_abc123defThe Pixel ID is the same value as your Reddit Account ID and starts with the prefix t2_.5
Copy and paste into Upstack Data
Copy your Pixel ID and paste it into the Pixel ID field in your Upstack Reddit destination setup.
6
Save the configuration
Click Create Configuration to save the destination.
7
Verify the destination is healthy
In the Upstack dashboard, navigate to Event Destinations. Your Reddit destination should display Healthy with a green status indicator within 5 minutes.If the status shows Unhealthy, double-check that the Pixel ID matches exactly what you see in Reddit Ads Manager (correct prefix, no whitespace).
Next step: How to generate your Reddit CAPI token