Add User Access
Complete guide for inviting new users to TikTok Ads Manager with appropriate permissions.
Prerequisites
Before adding a user:
| Requirement | How to Verify |
|---|---|
| You are an Admin | Check role under Settings → User Management |
| User has TikTok for Business account | They should sign up at business.tiktok.com |
| Correct email address | Must match their TikTok Business account |
| Role determined | Know if they need Admin, Operator, or Analyst |
| Business justification | Document why they need access |
Role Selection Guide
| They Need To... | Assign Role |
|---|---|
| Manage billing and users | Admin |
| Create and optimize campaigns | Operator |
| View reports only | Analyst |
| Manage billing only | Finance (if available) |
Default recommendation: Start with Analyst and upgrade if needed.
Step-by-Step: Ads Manager Direct
Step 1: Navigate to User Management
- Log in to TikTok Ads Manager
- Verify you're in the correct account (top-left selector)
- Click the Settings gear icon (top right)
- Select User Management
Step 2: Start the Invite
- Click + Invite or Add Member button
- The invite modal will open
Step 3: Enter User Details
- Email Address: Enter the user's email (must match their TikTok Business account)
- Role: Select from dropdown:
- Admin - Full access including billing and users
- Operator - Campaign management, no billing/users
- Analyst - Read-only access
Step 4: Configure Options (if available)
Depending on account settings:
- API Access: Enable if user needs programmatic access
- Specific Ad Accounts: Select which accounts (if multiple)
Step 5: Send Invite
- Click Send Invite or Invite
- Confirmation message appears
- User shows as Pending in User Management
Step-by-Step: Business Center
Step 1: Access Business Center
- Go to business.tiktok.com
- Log in with Admin credentials
- Select your Business Center (if multiple)
Step 2: Navigate to Members
- Click Members in left sidebar
- Click + Add Member
Step 3: Add the Member
- Enter email address
- Select Business Center role:
- Admin - Full Business Center access
- Employee - Limited to assigned assets
- Click Next
Step 4: Assign Assets
- Select Ad Accounts tab
- Check the accounts they should access
- For each account, select permission level:
- Admin - Full ad account access
- Operator - Campaign management
- Analyst - View only
- Optionally assign:
- Pixels
- Catalogs
- Creative assets
Step 5: Complete Invitation
- Review assignments
- Click Invite
- User receives email invitation
Post-Invite Actions
Immediate
- Confirm invite shows as Pending in User Management
- Notify the user to check their email
- Provide account name/ID so they select correct account
Within 24 Hours
- Follow up if they haven't accepted
- Verify invite didn't go to spam folder
- Resend if needed
After Acceptance
- Confirm user appears as Active in User Management
- Verify they can see the correct account
- Have them test a basic action (view campaign, run report)
- Log the access grant in your records
Invite Email Not Received?
Troubleshooting Steps:
- Check spam/junk folder - TikTok emails sometimes filtered
- Verify email address - Must exactly match TikTok account
- User needs TikTok Business account - They must sign up first at business.tiktok.com
- Wait 10-15 minutes - Sometimes delayed
- Resend invite - Cancel pending and send new one
Invite Expired?
Invites expire after 72 hours. To fix:
- Go to User Management
- Find the pending invite
- Click Revoke or Cancel
- Send a new invite
Bulk User Addition
For adding multiple users (agencies, large teams):
Via CSV Upload (Business Center)
- Go to Business Center → Members
- Click Bulk Add (if available)
- Download CSV template
- Fill in: email, role, account access
- Upload completed CSV
- Review and confirm
Manual Process for Multiple Users
If bulk upload unavailable, process requests in batches:
## Batch Access Request
| Email | Role | Accounts | Status |
|-------|------|----------|--------|
| user1@company.com | Operator | Acct-123 | Pending |
| user2@company.com | Analyst | Acct-123, Acct-456 | Sent |
| user3@company.com | Admin | Acct-123 | Completed |
Documentation Template
Log all access grants:
## Access Grant Record
**Date:** 2025-12-10
**Granted To:** jane.doe@company.com
**Account:** 7890123456789 (Brand Name)
**Role:** Operator
**Granted By:** admin@company.com
**Business Justification:** New media buyer for Q1 campaigns
**Ticket/Request ID:** ACCESS-2025-001
**Review Date:** 2026-03-10 (90-day review)
Common Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | Consequence | Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong email address | User can't accept | Double-check before sending |
| Too many Admins | Security risk | Max 2 Admins per account |
| Granting Admin when Operator sufficient | Excessive privileges | Start with minimum needed |
| Not documenting | Compliance gaps | Log every access grant |
| Wrong account selected | Access to wrong data | Verify account ID first |