connecting platforms

SpendGuard supports connecting to multiple ad platforms to manage your advertising campaigns. Currently supported platforms:

• Meta Ads (Facebook and Instagram ads)

• Google Ads

How to Connect a Platform

1

Navigate to Settings

• Click Settings in the main navigation

• You'll see a list of available platforms

2

Connect Your Account

• Click the Connect button next to the platform you want to connect

• You'll be redirected to the platform's OAuth page

• Log in with your ad account credentials

• Grant SpendGuard the necessary permissions

• You'll be redirected back to SpendGuard

3

Select Default Account

After connecting, you'll need to select a default ad account:

• A list of your ad accounts will appear

• Select the account you want to use as the default

• Click Set as Default

The default account is used when creating guards. You can change it later in connection settings.

Account Selection

When creating a guard, you can:

• Use the default account (automatically selected)

• Choose a different account from the dropdown

• Select entities from multiple accounts (if you have multiple accounts connected)

Sync Process

After connecting, SpendGuard automatically syncs your:

• Ad Accounts - All accounts accessible with your credentials

• Campaigns - All active and paused campaigns

• Ad Groups - All active and paused ad groups (Meta: Ad Sets)

• Ads - All active and paused ads

Manual Sync

1

Open Connections

• Go to Settings → Connections

• Click on a connection to view details

2

Trigger Sync

• Click Sync Now next to the default account

• Wait for the sync to complete (may take a few minutes)

3

Rate Limits

Full syncs are rate-limited to prevent API quota issues. You can sync once every 6–24 hours depending on the platform.

Connection Status

Your connection status is shown with badges:

• Active — Connection is working properly

• Disconnected — Connection needs to be reconnected

If a connection becomes disconnected, reconnect it through the settings page.

Troubleshooting Connection Issues

Troubleshooting steps

If you're having trouble connecting:

1. Check Permissions - Make sure you're using an account with admin access

2. Verify Credentials - Try disconnecting and reconnecting

3. Check Platform Status - The ad platform may be experiencing issues

4. Review Error Messages - Check the connection settings page for specific error details

For more help, see the Troubleshooting guide.