Prerequisites
An active Google Ads account with administrative access
Permissions to manage OAuth consent and API access
Connection Steps
1. Initiate Connection
From your Hero Marketer onboarding page, click the "Connect Google Ads" button
You'll be redirected to Google's secure OAuth consent screen
Select the Google account associated with your Google Ads account
2. Grant Required Permissions
Hero Marketer requires the following permissions to optimize your campaigns:
View and manage your Google Ads campaigns
View and manage Google Ads account billing information
View reports about your Google Ads campaigns
3. Select Account
After successful authentication:
You'll see a list of Google Ads accounts you have access to
Select the account you want to optimize
If you have multiple accounts, you can add more accounts later
4. Verify Connection
A success message will confirm your account is connected
Your Google Ads data will begin syncing automatically
Initial sync may take a few minutes depending on account size
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
Connection Failed
Verify you have admin access to the Google Ads account
Ensure all required permissions are granted
Try reconnecting through the account settings
Account Not Showing
Confirm you're using the correct Google account
Check if you have admin access to the account
Refresh the account list
Lost Connection
Click "Reconnect Account" in the connection step
This will refresh your authentication without losing settings
Security Notes
All connections use OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication
No Google Ads passwords are stored by Hero Marketer
You can revoke access anytime through Google Security settings
Next Steps
After connecting your account:
Begin creating AI optimized campaigns
Need Help?
If you encounter any issues during the connection process:
Check our troubleshooting guide
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