Lightweight app - proof of concept to integrate GoogleAdsAPI to fetch/create Campaigns, AdGroups & Ads

1. Sign Up for a Manager Account:

   • Go to the Google Ads Manager Account Signup page.
   • Click Start Now and sign in with a Google account.
   • Provide details for the account, including:
     • Account name
     • Billing country
     • Time zone
     • Currency
   • Accept the terms and conditions and click Create Account.

2. Set Up Billing:

   • Navigate to Tools & Settings > Billing > Billing Settings.
   • Select a payment method and complete the billing setup.
   • Ensure that the account is active by associating it with valid payment information.

1. Enable API Access:

   • Log into your Google Ads Manager Account.
   • Go to Tools & Settings > Setup > API Center.
   • Under the API Center, locate the section for obtaining a Developer Token.

2. Apply for a Developer Token:

   • Fill in the required details for your application:
     • Indicate whether the token will be used for internal purposes or third-party app development.
     • Provide a detailed explanation of your app and how you plan to use the API.
   • Submit the application.

3. Review and Approval:

   • Google will review your request. Ensure the explanation is clear, professional, and complies with their terms.
   • Once approved, you’ll receive a Test Token initially. To activate it for production, follow Google’s verification steps, including completing their API compliance review if required.

1. Log Into Google Ads API Test Accounts Section:

   • Go to the Test Accounts Documentation.
   • Ensure you are logged into the Production Manager Account with API access.

2. Request a Test Manager Account:

   • Navigate to the Google Ads API Test Accounts Request Form.
   • Provide your Production Manager Account ID and submit the request.

3. Activate the Test Manager Account:

   • Once approved, Google will provide access to a Test Manager Account.

1. Log Into the Test Manager Account:

   • Use the Test Manager Account credentials provided by Google.
   • Navigate to Accounts > Create New Account.

2. Create a Test Client Account:

   • Set up a new client account under the Test Manager Account by filling in:
     • Account name
     • Billing country
     • Time zone
     • Currency
   • Skip billing information, as test accounts do not require payment setup.

1. Grant Access to the Production Manager Account:

   • In the Test Manager Account, navigate to Account Access under Tools & Settings.
   • Click Add Users and invite the Production Manager Account using its email address.
   • Assign the appropriate role (e.g., Admin or Standard).

2. Accept the Invitation:

   • Log into the Production Manager Account and accept the invitation to manage the Test Manager Account.

3. Repeat for the Test Client Account:

   • Log into the Test Client Account.
   • Grant access to the Production Manager Account using the same steps.

• Log into the Production Manager Account and confirm that it has access to:
  • The Test Manager Account.
  • The Test Client Account under the Test Manager Account.

• After completing the above setup, navigate back to the Dashboard. Here, you'll find options to verify that your developer token and manager ID are correctly configured. Follow the on-screen instructions to ensure successful integration.