Without it, you can’t effectively manage campaigns, analyze performance, make adjustments, or control your advertising.

Access to the TikTok Ads account is typically granted through Business Center. This is a standard and secure way to share access with a partner or contractor without handing over personal logins and passwords.

The good news is that the whole process takes just 1–2 minutes. Below, we’ll walk you through how to grant access to your TikTok advertising account step by step.

What You Need Before Getting Started

Before granting access to your TikTok advertising account, make sure you have everything in place. This will help you avoid common issues and speed up the process.

First, you need access to TikTok Business Center — this is where all permissions and access to ad accounts are managed. If you haven’t worked with TikTok ads before, check whether your Business Center is already set up and that you have access to it.

Second, it’s important to have the Admin role. Only users with admin permissions can grant access or approve partner requests. If you don’t have this role, you’ll need to contact the account administrator.

You’ll also need your account ID — a unique numerical identifier for your Business Center or ad account. This ID is required so the other party can send you an access request.

Once everything is ready, you can move on to the next step.

How to Grant Access to a TikTok Ads Account

Granting access to a TikTok advertising account is done через Business Center and only takes a few minutes. Here’s a step-by-step guide.

Step 1. Log in to TikTok Business Center

Go to TikTok Business Center and log in to your account. This is the main tool for managing ad accounts, permissions, partners, and other marketing assets in TikTok.

Step 2. Find Your Account ID

Once logged in, hover over your account name in the top right corner of the screen. A dropdown menu will appear with your account ID — copy it.

Note: make sure you copy the numeric ID, not the account name.

Step 3. Share the ID with Your Manager

Send the copied ID to your Project Manager or the account manager you’re working with. This number is used by the other party to send an access request to your advertising account.

Step 4. Approve the Request

Once that’s done, you will receive an access request in your TikTok Business Center.

You can usually find it in the Requests section or in your access settings. To grant access, open the request and click Approve.

Only after your approval will access be granted, allowing the other party to work with your advertising account.

What Access Does the Agency Receive?

When granting access to your TikTok advertising account, it’s important to understand what exactly the agency will be able to do. This helps eliminate concerns and gives you better control over the process.

Typically, agencies receive the following permissions:

• Ad management — creating, editing, and optimizing advertising campaigns;
• Analytics access — viewing performance data, campaign results, and key metrics;
• Campaign creation — launching new campaigns and testing hypotheses (if needed).

Important: the agency only gets access to your advertising account or Business Center within the permissions you grant. This means they do not have access to your personal TikTok account, passwords, or any personal data.

If needed, you can always adjust the level of access or completely revoke it in your Business Center settings.

Common Mistakes

When granting access to a TikTok advertising account, users often run into common issues that can delay the process. Here are the most frequent ones:

• Sending the Wrong ID

Sometimes, users send the Business Center name or another identifier instead of the actual account ID. As a result, the access request cannot be delivered. Make sure you copy the numeric account ID, not the account name.

• No Admin Rights

If you don’t have the Admin role, you won’t be able to approve the request or grant access. In this case, you’ll need to contact the account owner or administrator.

• The Request Was Not Approved

After sharing the ID, many users forget that the request still needs to be approved in Business Center. Without this step, the agency will not receive any access.

• Multiple Business Centers

Some companies have several Business Centers, and users may accidentally send the ID of the wrong account. This can cause confusion and delay the setup process.

To avoid these issues, double-check all details before sharing them and make sure you have the required access rights.

Granting access to TikTok Ads Manager is a quick technical step that makes full-scale work with advertising possible. The key is to have access to Business Center, find the correct account ID, and approve the request in the system on time.

The process itself is simple and secure, and it does not require sharing personal logins or passwords. At the same time, you keep full control over permissions and can change or revoke access at any time.

Need help setting up TikTok advertising? Contact us — we’ll help you connect your account and launch your first campaigns.

FAQ

Who Can Grant Access to a TikTok Ads Account?

Access can be granted by a user with the Admin role in TikTok Business Center. If you don’t have these permissions, you’ll need to contact the account administrator.

Which ID Do I Need to Send?

In most cases, you’ll need to share either your Business Center ID or ad account ID. Most often, the Business Center ID is enough, as it’s typically used to send an access request.

Where Can I Find My TikTok Account ID?

You can find your account ID in the top right corner of TikTok Business Center. It appears in the dropdown menu when you hover over your account name.

Is It Safe to Grant Access to a TikTok Ads Account?

Yes, it is safe. Access is granted through Business Center without sharing your login or password, and all permissions can be managed or revoked at any time.

Can I Remove Access After Granting It?

Yes, you can change the level of access or remove a partner completely at any time through your TikTok Business Center settings.