How to Integrate Cloudinary with Arocado

Cloudinary is a core part of Arocado's media management stack. Here's why it matters for you as a creator:

• Ad creative image optimization and resizing


• Video thumbnail generation for campaign previews


• Proof of posting image storage and verification


• Dynamic image transformations for different platforms

Type: Media Management
Integration Status: Available to all Arocado creators
Setup Time: 5–15 minutes

Follow these steps to connect Cloudinary to Arocado:

Step 1: Create a Cloudinary account and note your cloud name

Step 2: Install the Cloudinary SDK: npm install cloudinary

Step 3: Configure environment variables: CLOUDINARY_URL

Step 4: Set up upload presets for standardized ad creative processing

Step 5: Configure auto-format and auto-quality for delivery optimization

Step 6: Set up folders for organized media management

Pro tip: Keep your API keys and credentials secure. Never share them publicly or commit them to code repositories. Use environment variables for all sensitive configuration.

Here are real-world workflows that become possible with this integration:

Workflow 1: Ad creative image optimization and resizing
Trigger → Cloudinary receives data → Arocado processes it → Action completed automatically
This eliminates manual work and ensures your metrics are always current and accurate.

Workflow 2: Video thumbnail generation for campaign previews
This workflow enables scalable operations — whether you're a solo creator or an agency managing multiple accounts, Cloudinary handles the heavy lifting.

Workflow 3: Automated Reporting
Cloudinary feeds data into Arocado's analytics dashboard, giving you real-time insights into platform usage, performance metrics, and optimization opportunities.

Issue: Connection failing

• Verify your API keys are correct and haven't expired


• Check that your Cloudinary account is verified and in good standing


• Ensure your browser isn't blocking pop-ups during OAuth flows

• Allow 5–10 minutes for initial data sync after connection


• Check that you've granted all required permissions


• Try disconnecting and reconnecting the integration

• Ensure your social media profile is still connected and tokens haven't expired


• Contact Arocado support with your account ID for investigation


• Check Cloudinary's status page for any ongoing outages

Maximize your experience with Cloudinary + Arocado:

• Keep credentials updated — If you rotate API keys or change passwords on Cloudinary, update them in Arocado immediately to prevent service interruptions.

• Enable notifications — Turn on Cloudinary notifications so you're alerted about connection status changes and important updates.

• Review permissions regularly — Audit what data Arocado can access through Cloudinary and revoke any unnecessary permissions.

• Use test mode first — Connect in test/sandbox mode first to verify everything works before going live.

• Stay updated — Both Arocado and Cloudinary release updates regularly. Keep your integration current for the best experience.

Data protection with Cloudinary:

Arocado takes your data security seriously when integrating with Cloudinary. Here's how your information is protected:

Encryption: All communication between Arocado and Cloudinary uses TLS 1.2+ encryption. Your API keys are encrypted at rest using AES-256 and never stored in plain text.

Access control: Infrastructure credentials are managed through secure environment variables with automatic rotation schedules. Access is logged and auditable.

Compliance: Cloudinary integration complies with NDPR (Nigeria Data Protection Regulation) requirements. Your personal data is processed lawfully, and you can request data deletion at any time.

Incident response: In the unlikely event of a security incident affecting this integration, Arocado will notify affected creators within 72 hours and provide clear remediation steps. We maintain a dedicated security team monitoring all integration endpoints 24/7.

How Cloudinary compares for Nigerian creators:

We chose Cloudinary as a core media management partner because of its specific strengths in the Nigerian market:

Infrastructure advantages:

• Built for African traffic patterns and latency requirements


• Edge network presence in Lagos and other major Nigerian cities


• Automatic scaling handles traffic spikes during viral content moments


• Developer-friendly APIs reduce integration maintenance overhead


• Competitive pricing optimized for Nigerian business economics

• Sub-100ms response times from Nigerian edge locations


• 99.99% availability SLA for all infrastructure components


• Automatic failover and redundancy built into every endpoint