How to Set Up Your Eloqua Integration

In FeedOtter, navigate to Settings > Integrations.

Option 1: Connect using your personal Eloqua user account

This option is useful if you are testing FeedOtter or want your campaigns up and running immediately. This is the fastest approach.

• Click Add Integration, and give it a memorable name. For example, "Eloqua Connection James

• Click the Save. You will be taken to Eloqua and asked to give FeedOtter access to your Eloqua instance.

• FeedOtter is connected. You can test the connection by pressing the TEST button on the FeedOtter Integrations page next to your specific connection.

Option 2: Connect Ssing a Dedicated API User

This is the preferred method for long-term stability and is also the most secure method. It does require knowledge of the Eloqua admin settings area and access to create new users.

Here are the recommended steps:

Create a Security Group for FeedOtter API Access

1. Create a new security group and name it "FeedOtter API Connection Group" or something similar. The exact name does not matter.

2. The following properties should be set to ensure FeedOtter can create and automate email sends via your Eloqua account:

   1. Licensing - Eloqua Marketing Platform should be checked.

   2. Asset Creation - Campaigns and Emails should be checked.

   3. Default Asset Permissions:

   

At this point your security group is ready to go and configured with the minimal permissions FeedOtter needs. The next step is to add a user and configure that to belong to the new security group.

Add an API-Only User

1. Set up a new user, and add them to the custom security group you just created.

2. Under licensing, ensure Eloqua Marketing Platform is checked.

3. We recommend ensuring the user's password does not expire.

Now you can log out of all Eloqua accounts and return to Option 1 above. Complete those steps but login with the API-only user you just created. This will establish a connection that will not be reliant on an individual user's account.

At this point you are ready to set up your RSS and/or curated newsletters using the following tutorials:

• Getting Started (Automated Newsletters)

• Getting Started (Curated Newsletters)