> ## Documentation Index
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# Ad account setup

> Configure your Facebook Ad Account for automated promotion

Set up and manage your Facebook Ad Account to enable automated post promotion through Boosterberg.

## Prerequisites

You need:

* A Facebook Ad Account
* Admin or advertiser access to the ad account
* A valid payment method configured in Facebook

## Connecting your ad account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to billing settings">
    Go to **Settings** > **Billing** in Boosterberg.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select ad account">
    Click **Connect Ad Account** and choose from your available Facebook Ad Accounts.

    <Note>
      If you don't see your ad account, verify you have admin or advertiser permissions in Facebook Business Manager.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify payment method">
    Boosterberg checks that your ad account has a valid payment method. If not, you'll be directed to add one in Facebook.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set spending limits">
    Configure optional spending limits to control costs (recommended).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Ad account settings

### Spending limits

Protect your budget with multiple layers of limits:

#### Account spending limit

Set a maximum monthly spend across all Boosterberg campaigns:

```
Example: $2,000 per month
All campaigns pause when this limit is reached
```

<Warning>
  This is separate from Facebook's ad account spending limit. Set both for maximum protection.
</Warning>

#### Campaign spending limits

Individual campaign budgets (set when creating campaigns):

* Per-post budget
* Daily campaign limit
* Total campaign budget

### Payment method

Your Facebook Ad Account payment method is used for all promoted posts:

* Credit/debit card
* PayPal
* Bank account (in some regions)
* Facebook ad credits

<Note>
  Payment is processed by Meta, not Boosterberg. Charges appear as Facebook Ads on your statement.
</Note>

### Billing threshold

Meta charges your payment method when you reach your billing threshold or on your monthly bill date, whichever comes first.

```
Example billing thresholds:
- New accounts: $25
- Established accounts: $50, $250, $500, etc.
```

## Multiple ad accounts

### When to use multiple ad accounts

* Managing multiple businesses or clients
* Separating budgets by brand or region
* Testing different payment methods

### Switching ad accounts

Change which ad account is used for campaigns:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to billing settings">
    Navigate to **Settings** > **Billing**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select different account">
    Click **Change Ad Account** and choose another account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Update campaigns">
    Existing campaigns continue using the original ad account. New campaigns use the newly selected account.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Ad account per page

Assign different ad accounts to different pages:

1. Go to **Settings** > **Pages**
2. Select a page
3. Click **Ad Account** and choose the account for that page

<Tip>
  This is useful when managing multiple clients or brands with separate billing.
</Tip>

## Monitoring spend

### Real-time tracking

Boosterberg shows current spend across:

* Individual campaigns
* All campaigns combined
* Per page
* Per ad account

### Spending alerts

Set up notifications when:

* Daily spend reaches a threshold
* Monthly budget is 80% depleted
* Individual campaign reaches budget limit
* Unusual spending detected

### Spending reports

Export detailed spending reports:

* Daily, weekly, or monthly breakdowns
* Spend by campaign, page, or ad account
* Cost per result metrics
* ROI analysis

## Budget optimization

### Automatic budget allocation

Enable smart budget distribution:

```
Example:
Total budget: $500/month
Boosterberg automatically allocates more budget to:
- Higher-performing campaigns
- Better-converting posts
- Optimal posting times
```

### Budget recommendations

Boosterberg suggests budget adjustments based on:

* Historical performance
* Industry benchmarks
* Seasonal trends
* Your specific goals

## Billing issues

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Payment declined">
    **Causes:**

    * Insufficient funds
    * Expired card
    * Bank declined transaction

    **Solution:** Update payment method in Facebook Ads Manager. Campaigns will resume once payment is successful.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Ad account disabled">
    **Causes:**

    * Payment issues
    * Policy violations
    * Suspicious activity

    **Solution:** Contact Meta support to resolve ad account issues. Boosterberg cannot reactivate disabled accounts.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Unexpected charges">
    **Causes:**

    * Campaigns running longer than expected
    * Budget limits not set
    * Multiple campaigns active simultaneously

    **Solution:** Review active campaigns and set spending limits. Contact support if charges seem incorrect.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can't connect ad account">
    **Causes:**

    * Insufficient permissions
    * Ad account not set up
    * Business Manager configuration issues

    **Solution:** Verify you have admin or advertiser access in Facebook Business Manager.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Meta Business Suite integration

### Using Business Suite

If you use Meta Business Suite:

1. Ensure Boosterberg is added as a partner in Business Suite
2. Grant appropriate permissions to ad accounts and pages
3. Assign the correct ad account to Boosterberg

### Permissions required

Boosterberg needs these Business Suite permissions:

* **Ad account access**: Create and manage ads
* **Page access**: View and manage pages
* **Insights access**: View analytics

## Security best practices

* Regularly review ad account activity in Facebook
* Set spending limits to prevent overspending
* Enable two-factor authentication on Facebook
* Monitor for unauthorized campaigns
* Review Boosterberg's access permissions quarterly

<Tip>
  Set up email notifications in Facebook Ads Manager for all ad account activity.
</Tip>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Manage permissions" icon="shield-check" href="/facebook-instagram/permissions-access">
    Control security and team access
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create a campaign" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Start promoting posts with your configured ad account
  </Card>
</CardGroup>