Query Snapchat Ads Data in MySQL Workbench

MySQL Workbench allows users to administer MySQL environments and gain better visibility into databases. When paired with CData Connect (on-premise or Connect Server), you get live access to Snapchat Ads data as if it were a MySQL database. This article shows how to create a virtual database for Snapchat Ads in Connect and work with live Snapchat Ads data in MySQL Workbench.

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for Snapchat Ads Data

CData Connect uses a straightforward, point-and-click interface to connect to data sources and generate APIs.

1. Login to Connect and click Connections.
2. Select "Snapchat Ads" from Available Data Sources.
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to Snapchat Ads.

   You will need to create an OAuth application to connect to Snapchat Ads. See the online Help documentation for an authentication guide.

   Additionally, you can optionally set AccountId to provide a default Account ID (meaning it won't need to be manually provided in the WHERE clause). If the AccountId is not specified, the first account in the Accounts view is used.

4. Click Save Changes
5. Click Privileges -> Add and add the new user (or an existing user) with the appropriate permissions.

With the virtual database created, you are ready to connect to Snapchat Ads from MySQL Workbench.

Query Snapchat Ads from MySQL Workbench

The steps below outline connecting to the virtual Snapchat Ads database in Connect from MySQL Workbench and issuing basic queries to work with live Snapchat Ads data.

Connect to Snapchat Ads through Connect

1. In MySQL Workbench, click to add a new MySQL connection.
2. Name the connection (CData Connect).
3. Set the Hostname, Port, and Username parameters to connect to the SQL Gateway.
4. Click Store in Vault to set and store the password.
5. Click Test Connection to ensure the connection is configured properly and click OK.

Query Snapchat Ads Data

1. Open the connection you just created (CData Connect).
2. Click File -> New Query Tab.
3. Write a SQL query to retrieve Snapchat Ads data, like SELECT * FROM snapchatadsdb.Campaigns;

With access to live Snapchat Ads data from MySQL Workbench, you can easily query and update Snapchat Ads, just like you would a MySQL database. Request a demo of the CData Connect and start working with Snapchat Ads just like a MySQL database today.