Account Setup and Configuration

This guide will help you set up your Otternative Ads Dashboard account and configure it for optimal use.

Account Setup

Creating Your Account

1. Visit the sign-up page
2. Enter your email address and create a secure password
3. Verify your email address through the confirmation link
4. Complete your profile information

Profile Configuration

Configure your profile settings:

• Name and Contact Information: Keep your profile up to date
• Notification Preferences: Choose how you want to receive alerts
• Language and Timezone: Set your preferred language and timezone for accurate reporting
• Theme: Choose between light and dark mode

Workspace Setup

Personal Account

Your personal account is created automatically. Use it to:

• Manage your own campaigns
• Track personal performance metrics
• Access all platform features

Team Account (Optional)

Create a team account to collaborate:

1. Navigate to Accounts → Create Team
2. Enter your team name and slug
3. Invite team members
4. Set up roles and permissions

Initial Configuration

Subscription Plan

Choose a subscription plan that fits your needs:

• Starter: Up to 5 clients, 10 brands - Perfect for small agencies
• Professional: Up to 25 clients, 50 brands - For growing agencies
• Enterprise: Unlimited clients and brands - For large agencies

Integrations Setup

Before you can start managing campaigns, you'll need to connect:

1. Meta Account: Required for campaign management

   • Navigate to Integrations → Meta
   • Connect your Meta advertising account
   • Grant necessary permissions

2. Telegram Bot (Optional): For conversion tracking

   • Create a Telegram bot via @BotFather
   • Connect the bot to the platform
   • Configure tracking channels

Security Settings

Two-Factor Authentication

Enable 2FA for enhanced security:

1. Go to Settings → Security
2. Click Enable Two-Factor Authentication
3. Scan the QR code with your authenticator app
4. Enter the verification code

API Keys

Manage API keys for integrations:

• Meta API: Automatically managed when you connect Meta
• Telegram Bot Token: Enter your bot token from BotFather
• Custom API Keys: For future integrations

Best Practices

• Regular Backups: Export your data regularly
• Team Permissions: Set appropriate access levels for team members
• Notification Settings: Configure alerts for important events
• Data Retention: Understand your plan's data retention limits

Next Steps

• Connect Meta Account
• Set Up Telegram Tracking
• Explore Dashboard Features