Connecting cost integrations

The integration method used to enable a cost integration depends on the partner integration mode with AppsFlyer. It can be one of the following:

• Login: Click Log in to <Network Name> to open the partner login window. Then follow the partner’s login prompts.
• Credentials: Enter partner-specific parameter values. For example: API Key.
• None: No connection configuration is required other than turning on the Get Cost Data toggle as instructed in step 2.

To learn what method is used by a particular partner refer to the Integration method column in the ad network cost integration table.

When reporting cost data, some partner integrations allow you to select how the site ID field populates. This means you can configure the site ID so that it matches the AppsFlyer site ID macros as they are in the attribution link.

• By default, site ID mapping is aligned with the AppsFlyer macros in the attribution link.
• If the attribution link you use has different macros than the site ID mapping options, site ID data will not populate correctly.

To select a site ID configuration method:

1. In the integrated partner Cost tab, go to Site ID mapping, and select a configuration from the dropdown menu.
2. Click Save Cost.
   The change takes effect from the next day UTC. For example, if site ID mapping occurs on Monday, it will be reflected in data from Tuesday UTC. 

Connection to some integrated partners is achieved by logging into the partner from within AppsFlyer and connecting to the account. You can delete the integration as needed. Once deleted, AppsFlyer is no longer able to pull cost data from the account. Deleting an integration does not impact historical data. 

To delete an integrated account:

1. In AppsFlyer, from the side menu, go to Collaborate > Active integrations.
2. Select the integrated partner, for example, Meta ads.
3. Click Manage integration.
4. Go to the Cost tab.
   The list of connected accounts displays.
5. In the actions column, hover over an account.
   The Delete connection option displays.
6. Click Delete connection.
   A confirmation message displays.

   

7. Click Delete.
   The account connection is deleted.
   The collection of cost data for the previously connected account stops immediately. There is no impact to historical data.

To disable Cost API: 

1. Go to Active integrations and select the partner.
2. Go to the Cost tab.
3. Disable Get Cost Data.
4. Click Save Cost.

Note: If an advertiser stops working with an agency and disables the agency permissions at the app level, if the agency has cost configured for the app, cost data is still pulled. To stop this data from being pulled, the advertiser must ask the agency to disable their cost integration in AppsFlyer.

The operational status of cost integrations is available as follows:

• Cost (and ad revenue) integration status dashboard: Centralized list of partners for whom cost integration is enabled for one or more apps housed in your account. 
• Integrated partners: Status available in the context of an individual app.

Integrated partner cost API status

The cost tab in the partner integration page is relevant for ad networks that support getting cost data via API, and displays:

• The status of your cost integration.
• Last time AppsFlyer successfully pulled matching cost data.

To view the individual partner cost integration status:

1. In AppsFlyer, from the side menu, go to Collaborate > Active integrations.
2. Select the partner. 
3. Go to the Cost tab.
   The status and last sync time displays.