Connection to Google Ads
The connection links a Google Ads account with Altcraft Platform. The Google Ads integration can then be configured to synchronize Altcraft static segments with Google Ads audiences.
Step 1. Creating a Google app
Connecting to Google requires Google app data. If no app exists yet, create one at https://console.cloud.google.com/. Navigate to APIs & Services —> Credentials. Click Create credentials —> OAuth 2.0 Client ID and select the Web application type. |
Instructions for creating a Google Ads manager account — follow this link.
Step 2. Creating a connection in Altcraft
Open Settings —> Connections. Select the connection type Google Ads. Click Create: |  |
Enter the connection name and, if necessary, a description: |  |
Enter the app data: Application ID (Client ID) and Secret (Client Secret) — click the required OAuth 2.0 Client ID in Google Cloud: |  |
In the Authorized redirect URIs block in Google Cloud, add the URI received in Altcraft Platform. Save the changes: |  |
To get the token, sign in to the Google Ads manager account. Open Tools and Settings —> API Center and copy the Developer token: |  |
More about obtaining the token — in the Google documentation.
Step 3. Initializing the connection
Save the connection by clicking Apply. The Connect button appears — click it. A redirect to Google occurs — authorize and confirm access rights: |  |
Step 4. Selecting a Google Ads account
Select the ad account for interaction through the created connection: |  |
The connection is ready to use. Proceed to configuring the Google Ads integration.
Connection statuses
| Status | Description |
|---|---|
| Ready to work | The connection is configured and can be used to upload static segments to Google Audiences. |
| Connecting | The connection process is in progress. Possibly, the Google authorization was not completed and access rights were not granted. |
| Connected | The connection is not fully configured; additional steps are required. For example, a Google account must be selected. |
| Error | An error occurred while working with the API. Make sure the user has access rights. |
| Connection error | An attempt to configure the connection ended with an error. |