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Picking a good custom event name

2025-12-023 min read

Name your custom events so they are useful in Ads Manager, and avoid noisy signals.

Simple naming rules

Use clear, action-oriented names like PlaylistFollow, VIPClick, or PreSave.

Stick to letters, numbers, and underscores. Keep it short so it is easy to filter in Events Manager.

When to leave it blank

If you do not need a custom event yet, leave the field empty and we will only send standard events.

Add a custom event once you have a clear optimization goal (e.g., driving follows or saves).

QA checklist

Trigger your CTA once and check Events Manager for the custom event name and the correct Page URL.

If you change the name, give Meta a few minutes to reflect the new event before testing again.