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Overview

This node integrates with the Snapchat Ads API to manage various advertising resources, including webhooks. Specifically, for the Delete Webhook operation under the Webhooks resource, it allows users to delete a specified webhook associated with their Snapchat Ad Account.

Common scenarios where this node is beneficial include:

  • Automating the management of Snapchat ad account webhooks within an n8n workflow.
  • Cleaning up or removing obsolete or test webhooks programmatically.
  • Integrating webhook lifecycle management into larger marketing automation processes.

For example, a user might set up a workflow that deletes a webhook after a campaign ends or when a webhook is no longer needed, ensuring the ad account remains tidy and only active webhooks are maintained.

Properties

Name Meaning
Ad Account ID The unique identifier of the Snapchat Ad Account where the webhook exists.
Webhook ID The unique identifier of the Snapchat Webhook to be deleted.

Output

The node outputs JSON data representing the result of the delete webhook operation. Typically, this will be a confirmation response from the Snapchat API indicating whether the deletion was successful.

The output structure is:

{
  "json": {
    // Response data from Snapchat API about the deletion status
  },
  "pairedItem": {
    "item": <index_of_input_item>
  }
}

No binary data output is produced by this operation.

Dependencies

  • Requires valid credentials for accessing the Snapchat Ads API via an API key credential and OAuth2 authentication.
  • Requires configuration of these credentials in n8n prior to use.
  • Relies on an external validation call to a third-party API service ("N8N Tools API") to verify subscription and API key validity before executing Snapchat API calls.

Troubleshooting

  • Invalid Subscription or API Key: If the node throws an error stating invalid subscription or API key, verify that the API key credential is correctly configured and active.
  • Missing Required Parameters: Ensure both the Ad Account ID and Webhook ID are provided; missing these will cause errors.
  • API Rate Limits or Permissions: Snapchat API may reject requests if rate limits are exceeded or if the authenticated user lacks permissions to delete the webhook.
  • Network or Connectivity Issues: Failures in reaching either the N8N Tools API validation endpoint or Snapchat API endpoints can cause errors; check network connectivity.
  • Error Messages: Errors returned from the Snapchat API will be passed through; review the message for details such as "Webhook not found" or "Unauthorized".

To resolve issues:

  • Double-check all input parameters.
  • Confirm credentials and permissions.
  • Review API usage limits.
  • Inspect error messages for specific causes.

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