Twitter Ads API

This will require Data Admin privileges to setup and Builder for implementation.

iDashboards is able to connect to the Twitter Ads API by using a JDBC driver. A JDBC driver is a software component enabling a Java application to interact with a database. To connect with individual databases, JDBC (Java Database Connectivity API) requires specific drivers for each database. The JDBC driver gives out the connection to the database and implements the protocol for transferring the query and result between the client and the database. iDashboards implements native protocols and does not require additional software installed on the driver host. In other words, iDashboards provides driver connectivity with the JDBC Data Source via the specified driver. This document explains a step-by-step procedure to create the Data Source with a CDATA driver.

CDATA for Twitter Ads

CData JDBC Driver for Twitter Ads is where we get the documentation on making this connection, however CDATA does not like to make it a straight forward process which is why we make articles like this to help you make the connections more easily. This one requires a few steps, with a few different links to get very specific pieces of information to make this connection within iDashboards. The Twitter Ads API  is part of the Premium Data Connectors if you do not have these please contact your Client Success Manager. 

Data Connection

Creating a Twitter Ads API data connection is nearly identical to creating the Twitter API data connection with only a couple of extra steps.

1. First follow the instructions in the Twitter API Documentation
2. Once you have the app created and an app ID, go to the URL link to fill out the Ads API Application form. 
   • To gain access to the Ads data requires approval from Twitter.
   • Once the form is submitted you should receive a response back within 7 days.
3. Continue building the connection string following the instructions from the a Twitter API Documentation with one addition.
   • The Twitter Ads connection string requires the Account ID field to be filled in. 
     • The Account ID can be obtained by logging into your Twitters Ads Manager
     • Click your company name in the upper right next to the logo and select Account Settings
     • You'll find the Account ID in small print beneath Name Your Account
4. Follow the instructions in the Twitter API Documentation and when you receive your approval email from Twitter, you should be able to access the Ads data. 

For More Information:

• Creating a Database URL (Connection String)
• Twitter Ads API Documentation
• iDashboards Admin Manual 10. Managing Data Sources

Disclaimer: iDashboards Technical Support Engineers are not proficient in the Management and Integration of every API that exists as new APIs are being created everyday with each company that wants to provide seamless integration with other software. However, we do our best to help you make these connections because we want to assist you in your success. If you do not see an article for a connection you would like to make please contact iDashboards Support and know that it will take a bit of time to figure out what is necessary for this integration.

If the above is unable to resolve the issue, then please contact iDashboards Support for further assistance.