How to Integrate TikTok API with Arocado

TikTok API is a core part of Arocado's social media api stack. Here's why it matters for you as a creator:

• Fetching creator video performance metrics


• Verifying follower counts and engagement rates


• Audience demographic analysis for ad targeting


• Automated content performance tracking

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

Follow these steps to connect TikTok API to Arocado:

Step 1: Register as a TikTok developer at developers.tiktok.com

Step 2: Create a new application and select required scopes

Step 3: Implement OAuth 2.0 flow for creator authorization

Step 4: Request access to Video List and User Info endpoints

Step 5: Handle token refresh for long-lived access

Step 6: Set up data sync to keep analytics current

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: Fetching creator video performance metrics
Trigger → TikTok API receives data → Arocado processes it → Action completed automatically
This eliminates manual work and ensures your metrics are always current and accurate.

Workflow 2: Verifying follower counts and engagement rates
This workflow enables scalable operations — whether you're a solo creator or an agency managing multiple accounts, TikTok API handles the heavy lifting.

Workflow 3: Automated Reporting
TikTok API feeds data into Arocado's analytics dashboard, giving you real-time insights into engagement metrics, audience growth, and content performance.

Issue: Connection failing

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


• Check that your TikTok API 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 TikTok API's status page for any ongoing outages

Maximize your experience with TikTok API + Arocado:

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

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

• Review permissions regularly — Audit what data Arocado can access through TikTok API 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 TikTok API release updates regularly. Keep your integration current for the best experience.

Data protection with TikTok API:

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

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

Access control: Social media tokens follow the principle of least privilege — Arocado only requests the minimum permissions needed to read your audience metrics and verify ad placements. We never post on your behalf without explicit campaign approval.

Compliance: TikTok API 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 TikTok API compares for Nigerian creators:

We chose TikTok API as a core social media api partner because of its specific strengths in the Nigerian market:

Creator-focused advantages:

• Real-time audience data syncing ensures your profile metrics are always current


• Deep analytics beyond what native platform dashboards provide


• Cross-platform audience overlap detection helps identify your true unique reach


• Automated content performance tracking saves hours of manual reporting


• Campaign attribution accurately ties your posts to advertiser conversions

• Data refresh interval: every 6 hours for audience metrics


• API reliability: 99.5%+ uptime across all social platform endpoints


• Support for all major TikTok API data points used in campaign matching