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# How to Set Up TikTok Events API Gateway with Hardal

Configure TikTok Events API Gateway through Hardal for improved tracking accuracy and server-side event measurement.

Source: https://usehardal.com/tiktok-events-api-gateway-hardal-setup
Published: 2025-12-22
Updated: 2025-12-22
Author: Emircan Uye

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TikTok Events API Gateway enables server-side tracking for your TikTok pixel, improving data accuracy and overcoming browser limitations. This guide shows you how to set it up through Hardal.

Before starting, ensure you have:
- Active Hardal account with a configured signal
- TikTok Ads account with an active pixel
- Admin access to your TikTok Ads Manager

Navigate to your Hardal dashboard and select your signal. Click **Server Side Hosts** in the left menu.

![Screenshot: Hardal dashboard showing Server Side Hosts navigation](https://imge.usehardal.com/cdn/website/blog-post/tiktok-events-api-gateway-hardal-setup/l8nxoawjpqk3upo4lkoj.jpg)

You'll see the TikTok Gateway option showing as "not configured."

TikTok Events API Gateway needs to be enabled by the Hardal team before you can use it.

**Contact Hardal Support:**
- Email: support@usehardal.com
- Specify: "Enable TikTok Events API Gateway for [your signal name]"
- Include your signal ID if available

Hardal team will enable this feature for your account, typically within 1 business day.

After activation, you'll receive an email invitation from TikTok Events API Gateway. This email contains a link to the TikTok Events API Gateway dashboard.

Click the link in the email to access the gateway configuration panel.

In the TikTok Events API Gateway dashboard:

1. You'll see your signal name displayed
2. Click the **Connect Data Sources** button

![Screenshot: TikTok Events API Gateway dashboard showing Connect Data Sources button(https://imge.usehardal.com/cdn/website/blog-post/tiktok-events-api-gateway-hardal-setup/lqkvjkof27fwortdb3yf.jpg)

TikTok will prompt you to:
1. Log in to your TikTok Ads account
2. Select the pixel you want to connect

![Screenshot: TikTok authentication dialog showing pixel selection](https://imge.usehardal.com/cdn/website/blog-post/tiktok-events-api-gateway-hardal-setup/qhcsny2uknxupijvpqp9.jpg)

Choose the pixel associated with your website or campaign.

After authentication and pixel selection:

1. Review the connection details
2. Confirm the connection
3. Wait for the configuration to complete

Your TikTok pixel will now automatically work through the TikTok Events API Gateway, sending events from both client-side and server-side.

To confirm everything is working:

### In TikTok Events Manager:
1. Go to TikTok Events Manager
2. Select your pixel
3. Check for incoming events
4. Look for the "Events API" source indicator

Using TikTok Events API Gateway provides:

- **Improved Data Accuracy:** Bypass browser restrictions and ad blockers
- **Server-Side Tracking:** More reliable event delivery
- **Better Attribution:** Enhanced conversion tracking
- **Reduced Data Loss:** Events sent directly from server to TikTok
- **iOS 14.5+ Support:** Better tracking on iOS devices

Now that your TikTok Gateway is set up, consider:

- [Setting up first-party domain for TikTok](https://usehardal.com/how-to-set-up-first-party-domain-for-tiktok-eapi) for improved tracking
- Configuring custom events for specific campaign objectives
- Testing event transmission with TikTok's Event Debugger
- Setting up conversion tracking for your TikTok ad campaigns

Your TikTok pixel is now enhanced with server-side tracking capabilities through Hardal's gateway infrastructure.

For a more detailed walkthrough, check out our step-by-step guide. [How To Set Up Tiktok Events API Gateway with Hardal](https://youtu.be/mrCBmqBg-NI)