How do I connect my Google and Meta (Facebook & Instagram) accounts?

Connecting your Google and Meta accounts enables Ctrl+A to publish and manage your ads automatically across multiple channels. The process is handled securely through Google and Meta authentication — Ctrl+A never stores your login data or credentials.

Step 1 — Select Your Brand

Each campaign in Ctrl+A belongs to a Brand.

Go to the Brands section in your dashboard and select the brand you want to connect.

Then click the eye icon to open the brand details.

Step 2 — Open the “Connect Account” Tab

Inside your brand view, switch to the Connect Account tab.

This is where you can connect your Google and Meta (Facebook & Instagram) assets.

Step 3 — Connecting Google

Click Sign in with Google and follow Google’s secure authentication flow.

You will see a list of Google assets that Ctrl+A can use:

• Google Ads Account (optional — if not shared, Ctrl+A uses its managed accounts)
• Google Business Profile (recommended if available, improves local visibility)
• Google Analytics 4 (GA4) (optional)
• YouTube Channel (optional)

You can choose which assets to share access to. Even if you don’t share any, you can still run full Google campaigns using Ctrl+A’s managed ad accounts.

Step 4 — Connecting Meta (Facebook & Instagram)

Click Connect Facebook and sign in to your Facebook account when prompted.

You will see a list of assets you have access to. You can choose which ones to share, but the following are mandatory to create campaigns on Meta platforms:

• A Facebook Page
• The Instagram Account linked to that Page

Optional but recommended Meta assets:

• Meta Ad Account (if not shared, Ctrl+A uses its managed accounts)
• Facebook Pixel (optional, improves performance tracking)

This setup ensures your ads are correctly linked to your business identity while maintaining full control over what you share.

Step 5 — Review Connected Accounts

Once you’ve finished connecting Google and Meta, open the Connected Accounts tab.

Here you can review:

• Which assets are connected
• Connection status (Active or Inactive)
• Default ad accounts used by Ctrl+A

You can disconnect or reconnect accounts at any time.

Summary

To run campaigns, you must connect your Facebook Page and Instagram Account. Sharing your Google Business Profile is strongly recommended but not mandatory.

All other assets — such as Ad Accounts, GA4, or Pixels — are optional. Ctrl+A will use its managed accounts if you don’t share yours.

The process is fully secure, and you remain in control of which assets you grant access to.

Updated on: 25/10/2025