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Quick Summary
  • Create and configure the TikTok Ads destination in the Upstack dashboard with browser Pixel and Conversions API (CAPI).
  • Disable TikTok Sales Channel data sharing in Shopify to prevent duplicate events.
  • Monitor Event Match Quality improvements over 7–10 days.
  • Expect a 1–2 point increase on upper-funnel events.
  • Ignore “Update Recommended” warnings — they are normal and require no action.

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Prerequisites

Before you start, you need:
  • An active Upstack Data account (sign up)
  • Admin access to your TikTok Business Center
  • A TikTok Pixel configured in TikTok Events Manager (or follow How to Create New TikTok Ads Pixel ID → first)
  • Admin access to your Shopify store (to disable the TikTok Sales Channel data sharing)
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Create and Configure TikTok Ads Pixel Destination in Upstack Data

Purpose: Enable Upstack Data to send data via browser pixel and CAPI to TikTok Ads for improved tracking accuracy.
Help guide to complete this step:How to Configure TikTok Ads Pixel Destination in Upstack Data →
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Disable TikTok Sales Channel Data Sharing in Shopify

You must disable all other TikTok Ads Pixels/Integrations to prevent duplicate conversions and events.
Help guide to complete this step:How to Disable TikTok Data Sharing in Shopify →

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What to Expect After Setup

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Event Match Quality Timeline

  • Days 1-3: Initial Improvement
    • Event Match Quality scores begin improving
    • Data starts flowing through both pixel and CAPI
  • Days 7-10: Normalization
    • Scores stabilize at improved levels
    • Full benefit of dual tracking realized

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Expected Score Improvements

  • Upper/Mid-Funnel Events (1-2 point increase typical):
    • Page View - Better user matching
    • View Content - Improved product tracking
    • Add to Cart - Enhanced cart data
  • Purchase Event:
    • No change expected - Already optimized since all customer data (email, name, address) is sent at purchase

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Normal Warnings

“Update Recommended” Notifications
  • You may see warnings in TikTok Events Manager showing “Update Recommended” next to events.
This is NORMAL and NO ACTION is needed. These appear because:
  • TikTok detects configuration changes
  • The system recognizes new data sources
  • The integration method has changed

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Verify the Setup

After completing both steps:
  • In the Upstack dashboard, navigate to Events Destination at app.upstackdata.com/pixel/event-destinations and confirm the TikTok destination shows as Healthy.
  • In TikTok Events Manager, open your UpstackData Pixel and confirm events are arriving via both Browser and Server (CAPI).
  • Place a test order on your store and confirm the Purchase event appears in TikTok Events Manager within a few minutes.
If the destination shows Unhealthy or events do not arrive, double-check the Pixel ID and Access Token values, then contact Upstack Data support if issues persist.