Getting Started: Quick Setup Guide
How to quickly get up and running with Contactlevel.
ContactLevel enables you to target specific individuals within your buying groups with precision advertising across LinkedIn, Meta, Google, and other major platforms. This guide will walk you through the essential first steps to get your account set up and ready for your first campaign.
Connect Your Ad Accounts
The first step is to connect your ad accounts to ContactLevel, so you can sync your audiences into the ad platforms and use them for targeting.
Step 1: Access Integrations
To connect your ad accounts:
Navigate to the Integrations tab in the left sidebar of your ContactLevel dashboard
Choose your ad platform - Click on the ad platform you'd like to integrate with (LinkedIn, Meta, Google Ads, etc.)
Click "Connect" to begin the integration process
Step 2: Follow Platform Instructions
A modal will pop up with platform-specific instructions for each integration. We use our integration partner Polytomic to set up secure connections between your ad accounts and our platform.
Why Polytomic?
Secure connections - Enterprise-grade security for your ad account data
Reliable syncing - Consistent data flow between platforms
Multiple platform support - Connect to all major advertising platforms
Step 3: Complete Authentication
Follow the step-by-step instructions in the modal to:
Authenticate your ad account - Log in to your advertising platform
Grant permissions - Allow ContactLevel to create and manage custom audiences
Confirm connection - Verify the integration is working properly
Supported Ad Platforms
ContactLevel works with all major advertising platforms with different integration levels:
Real-Time Syncing (Available Now)
LinkedIn Ads - Professional B2B targeting with automatic audience syncing
Meta (Facebook/Instagram) - Social media advertising with real-time updates
Google Ads - Search and display campaigns with instant audience syncing
Manual Export (Temporary)
Reddit Ads - Export your enriched audience from the dashboard and upload as a custom audience in Reddit Ads Manager
X (Twitter) Ads - Export your enriched audience and upload as a custom audience in X Ads Manager
Note: For Reddit and X, tracking will still work perfectly using the ContactLevel tracking pixel and UTM parameters. This is a temporary solution - ContactLevel is actively working on real-time syncs with these platforms.
What Happens After Connection?
Once your ad accounts are connected to ContactLevel:
Audience syncing - Your ContactLevel audiences will sync to your connected ad platforms
Custom audience creation - Audiences appear as custom audiences in your ad managers
Automatic updates - Changes to your ContactLevel audiences automatically update in ad platforms
Campaign targeting - Use your synced audiences for precise campaign targeting
Next Steps
Once your ad accounts are connected to ContactLevel, you can start building your first audience:
Learn how to set up audiences, add contacts, and begin targeting your ideal customers with contact-level precision.
Need Help?
If you encounter any issues during the integration process:
Check platform requirements - Ensure you have admin access to your ad accounts
Review permissions - Verify you've granted all necessary permissions
Contact support - Reach out to our team for assistance with complex integrations
Your ContactLevel journey begins with connecting your ad accounts. Once connected, you'll have access to the most precise B2B advertising targeting available.