To link your YouTube channel to a Google Ads account and manage your YouTube ads, follow these steps:
Linking Your YouTube Channel to Google Ads
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Sign in to YouTube Studio: Go to YouTube Studio and sign in with your YouTube account credentials.
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Navigate to Settings: In the left-hand menu, click Settings.
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Go to Channel Settings: In the Settings pop-up, click Channel.
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Access Advanced Settings: Select the Advanced settings tab.
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Link Account: Scroll down to the "Other settings" section and click Link Account.
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Enter Link Details:
- Name for the link: Enter a descriptive name for the link to help you identify it later.
- Google Ads customer ID: Enter your 10-digit Google Ads customer ID (found in the top right corner of your Google Ads account).
- Choose permissions: Select the permissions you want to grant to the linked Google Ads account. This controls what the Google Ads account can do with your YouTube channel, such as accessing analytics or running ads.
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Confirm and Save: Click Done and then click Save to finalize the linking process.
By linking your YouTube channel to Google Ads, you can run targeted advertising campaigns on YouTube and track their performance. This enables you to promote your videos, reach a wider audience, and drive engagement. You can also manage various ad settings directly from your linked Google Ads account.
