# Platform Reference

Detailed ecosystem coverage for ad-account-support skill.
Load this file when platform-specific asset structure or account types
are needed.

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## Meta Ecosystem

**Accounts and assets:**
- Facebook personal account
- Facebook Page
- Business Manager (BM) / Meta Business Suite
- Facebook ad account
- Instagram account
- Instagram Verified
- Threads account
- WhatsApp Business

**Common needs:**
- BM structure design and asset ownership setup
- Ad account creation within BM
- Page and ad account permission assignment
- Instagram linking to ad account
- Advertising readiness review before launch

**Common issues:**
- BM disabled or restricted
- Ad account flagged or banned
- Page not eligible for advertising
- Payment method rejected

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## TikTok Ecosystem

**Accounts and assets:**
- TikTok personal/creator account
- TikTok Ads Manager account
- TikTok Business Center
- TikTok Showcase account
- TikTok Shop account

**Common needs:**
- TikTok Ads account setup (self-serve vs. agency)
- Cross-border advertising setup
- TikTok Shop launch preparation
- Linking TikTok account to Ads Manager

**Common issues:**
- Account region restrictions
- Ad account under review or rejected
- Shop eligibility issues

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## Google Ecosystem

**Accounts and assets:**
- Google account (Gmail)
- Google Ads account (MCC or standalone)
- YouTube channel
- Google Merchant Center

**Common needs:**
- Google Ads account creation
- MCC (My Client Center) structure for agencies
- YouTube advertising setup
- Shopping campaign and Merchant Center link

**Common issues:**
- Account suspended (billing, policy, or suspicious activity)
- Payment method declined
- Ad disapproval due to policy

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## X (Twitter) Ecosystem

**Accounts and assets:**
- X / Twitter account
- X Ads account
- X Verified (blue check)

**Common needs:**
- X Ads account setup
- Verified status for credibility
- Ad account billing setup

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## Other Social Platforms

Used for advertising or marketing infrastructure:

| Platform | Common Use |
|----------|------------|
| LinkedIn | B2B advertising, Lead Gen Forms |
| Reddit | Community-targeted ads |
| Pinterest | E-commerce and visual product ads |
| Snapchat | Youth and mobile-first campaigns |
| Quora | Intent-based advertising |
| VKontakte (VK) | Russian-speaking market |
| Line | Japan, Thailand, Taiwan markets |

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## Advertising Infrastructure

Resources commonly required for multi-platform ad environments:

**IP Proxy**
- HTTP or Socks5 proxies
- Used for: managing multiple ad accounts, agency environments,
  geo-specific verification, multi-platform campaign management

**Virtual Cards (VCC)**
- Virtual debit or credit cards for ad billing
- Used for: accounts that don't accept local cards,
  multi-account billing separation, cross-border payment setup
- Common providers vary by region — recommend verifying
  with the user's specific platform and market

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## Platform Selection Quick Reference

| User mentions... | Likely platform |
|-----------------|-----------------|
| BM, Business Manager, 商务管理平台 | Meta |
| Facebook 广告, FB ads | Meta |
| IG, Instagram ads | Meta |
| TikTok 广告, 抖音海外 | TikTok Ads |
| 小店, TikTok Shop | TikTok |
| Google 开户, GG ads | Google Ads |
| YouTube 广告 | Google / YouTube |
| 推特, Twitter, X 广告 | X Ads |
| 领英, LinkedIn | LinkedIn Ads |
| 快照, Snapchat | Snapchat Ads |