Actions42
- Ads Actions
- Campaigns Actions
- Creatives Actions
- Audiences Actions
- Pixels Actions
- Webhooks Actions
- Reports Actions
Overview
The node "N8N Tools Snapchat" enables interaction with the Snapchat Ads API, specifically supporting multiple resources such as Ads, Campaigns, Creatives, Audiences, Pixels, Webhooks, and Reports. For the Creatives resource, the Update Creative operation allows users to update an existing Snapchat creative by providing the Ad Account ID, the Creative ID, and the new creative data.
This node is beneficial for marketers and advertisers who want to automate management of their Snapchat advertising assets within n8n workflows. For example, you can programmatically update creatives to change ad visuals or metadata without manual intervention in the Snapchat Ads Manager.
Practical use cases include:
- Automatically updating creatives based on external triggers or data changes.
- Bulk updating multiple creatives in a campaign.
- Integrating Snapchat creative updates into larger marketing automation workflows.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ad Account ID | The unique identifier of the Snapchat Ad Account under which the creative exists. |
| Creative ID | The unique identifier of the Snapchat Creative to be updated. |
| Creative Data | JSON object containing the updated data for the creative. This should follow Snapchat's creative data schema. |
Output
The node outputs JSON data representing the response from the Snapchat API after attempting to update the creative. This typically includes details of the updated creative object, such as its ID, status, and any other relevant metadata returned by the API.
If the operation fails and "Continue On Fail" is enabled, the output will contain an error message describing the failure.
The node does not output binary data.
Dependencies
- Requires valid credentials for the Snapchat Ads API, including an API key or OAuth2 token configured in n8n.
- Also requires credentials for the "N8N Tools API" service, which validates subscription and API key before making Snapchat API calls.
- The node uses the base URL
https://adsapi.snapchat.comfor Snapchat API requests. - Proper configuration of these credentials in n8n is necessary for successful execution.
Troubleshooting
- Invalid Subscription or API Key: If the N8N Tools API validation fails with HTTP 401 or 403, it indicates invalid or missing subscription/API key credentials. Verify that the API key credential is correctly set up and active.
- Unknown Operation Error: If an unsupported operation name is provided, the node throws an error indicating the unknown operation. Ensure the operation parameter is set to one of the supported values.
- JSON Parsing Errors: The creative data must be valid JSON. Malformed JSON in the "Creative Data" property will cause parsing errors. Validate JSON syntax before running the node.
- API Rate Limits or Network Issues: Standard API errors from Snapchat may occur due to rate limits or connectivity problems. Review error messages and retry as appropriate.
- Missing Required Parameters: The Ad Account ID and Creative ID are required for updating a creative. Omitting these will result in errors.