Overview

Chartboost identifiers explained: expected formats, use, and support.

Identifier for Advertising

IFA is also referred to as IDFA. They are the same thing.
Sent in the field:
  • ifa
Format:
  • Hexadecimal representation of the IFA data from the device
  • Dashes are not inserted
  • 32 characters long
Platform:
  • iOS
Supported by:
  • All Chartboost iOS SDKs
  • Callbacks
  • Server-to-Server integration
How Do I Get My IFA?
  1. Link AdSupport.framework (Build Phases -> Link Binary With Libraries)
  2. Add these lines of code to an app and run it on an iOS device – you’ll see the IFA printed in the log:
// Import these

#import <CommonCrypto/CommonDigest.h>
#import <AdSupport/AdSupport.h>

// Print IFA (Identifier for Advertising) in Output section. Add to applicationDidBecomeActive. iOS 6+ devices only. 
NSString* ifa = [[[NSClassFromString(@"ASIdentifierManager") sharedManager] advertisingIdentifier] UUIDString];
ifa = [[ifa stringByReplacingOccurrencesOfString:@"-" withString:@""] lowercaseString];
NSLog(@"IFA: %@",ifa);
Alternatively, you may be able to find your device IFA by using a third-party app called The Identifiers.
Does the use of the Chartboost SDK comply with Apple’s IDFA policies? The Chartboost SDK respects the Limit Ad Tracking setting and Apple’s limitations on the usage of IDFA to:
  1. Serve advertisements within an app
  2. Attribute an app installation to a previously served advertisement
  3. Attribute an action taken within an app to a previously served advertisement
Please continue using the Chartboost SDK with confidence, and for any questions or concerns, contact us.

Google Advertising ID (GAID)

Sent in the field:
  • gaid
Format:
  • 32 characters, plus 4 dashes (e4fe9bde-caa0-47b6-908d-ffba3fa184f2, for example)
  • Lower-case letters
Platform:
  • Android
Supported by: How do I get my GAID?
    • On your Android device, open the Google Settings app.
  • Select Ads.
  • Your advertising ID appears at the bottom.

UDID

Sent in field:
  • uuid
Format:
  • Should not be hashed or manipulated in any way
  • 36 characters long
Platform:
  • iOS only
Supported by:

Last Updated on December 4, 2020