🗺️ What Are CMS Connector IDs?
When you connect a CMS (such as WordPress or another supported platform) to Search Atlas, the system assigns each connection a unique numeric Connector ID. Features like OTTO use these IDs internally to route SEO enhancements to the correct site. If you need to know which ID belongs to which domain, you will need to retrieve the correct account-specific mapping.
⚠️ Why This Can Be Confusing
The platform may surface multiple numeric IDs in certain contexts, and some of these can belong to unrelated system-level projects rather than your own connected domains. This means you cannot always rely on an automatically generated list to be accurate without verification.
🛠️ How to Get Your Correct ID-to-Domain Mapping
Because CMS Connector IDs are account-specific and must be retrieved from verified internal records, the recommended way to get an accurate mapping is to contact the Search Atlas support team. Our team can look up your account, identify each Connector ID, and provide you with the confirmed list — for example, in the format 1780 = valueinvestmentpartners.com, 1656 = webuynova.com, and so on for each connector in your account.
- Gather the Connector IDs you need to map. Before reaching out, note down all the numeric IDs you have seen referenced in your account or in any OTTO setup instructions.
- Contact the support team. Reach out and type human teammate to be connected with a member of our team.
- Share your Connector IDs with the agent. Provide the list of IDs and ask for the confirmed domain mapping for your account. The agent will look up and verify each ID against your connected projects.
- Save the mapping for future reference. Once you receive the confirmed list, keep a record of it. You can use this mapping whenever OTTO or another feature asks you to specify a Connector ID for a particular domain.
📋 How to Use the Mapping Once You Have It
After you have your confirmed ID-to-domain list, you can reference it any time you need to direct OTTO SEO enhancements or other automation to a specific site. Simply match the numeric ID to the domain you want to target before submitting a configuration or scan request. This ensures changes are applied to the correct connected property.
🔍 Tips to Avoid Confusion
- Always use the mapping provided directly by the support team rather than relying on IDs that appear in general system screens, as those may include unrelated project entries.
- If you add or remove a CMS connection in the future, request an updated mapping to make sure your records stay accurate.
- When setting up OTTO for a site, confirm the Connector ID before initiating a scan or enhancement run to prevent changes being applied to the wrong property.
If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type human teammate to be connected with a member of our team.