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Adding New Google Ads Accounts

Connect and manage multiple Google Ads accounts to optimize campaigns across your entire advertising portfolio.

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Updated over 2 weeks ago

Overview

Hero Marketer allows you to connect multiple Google Ads accounts, making it easy to manage and optimize campaigns across different businesses or clients from a single dashboard. Each account can be individually optimized with our AI powered tools while maintaining separate budgets and targeting strategies.

Prerequisites

  • Active Hero Marketer account

  • Google Ads account with administrative access (verify access level)

  • Permissions to manage OAuth consent and API access

  • Account in good standing with Google Ads (check account status)

Adding a New Account

1. Access Account Management

  1. Click your account name in the sidebar to open the account menu

  2. Look for the "Add Account" option at the bottom of the account list

  3. Select it to begin the connection process

2. Connect Your Account

  1. Click the "Connect Google Ads" button to initiate OAuth authentication

  2. Sign in with your Google account that has access to the desired Google Ads account

  3. Review and grant the required permissions for campaign optimization

  4. Choose the specific Google Ads account from your available accounts list

3. Complete Setup

  1. Enter your product or business information to help our AI understand your goals

  2. Review account settings including:

    • Default campaign preferences

    • Budget thresholds and alerts

    • Reporting preferences

  3. Wait for initial data sync (typically 5-15 minutes for most accounts)

4. Verify Connection

  • Look for the green success message confirming account connection

  • Watch the progress indicator as your Google Ads data syncs

  • Review the AI analysis of your account data

Managing Multiple Accounts

  1. Click your current account name in the sidebar to open the account switcher

  2. Browse your list of connected accounts, each showing:

    • Account name and ID

    • Current optimization status

    • Last sync time

  3. Select an account to load its dashboard and campaign data

Security

Data Protection

  • Industry-standard OAuth 2.0 authentication protocol

  • Encrypted data transmission and storage

  • No storage of Google Ads passwords

  • Easy access revocation through Google Security Settings

Access Control

  • Individual authentication for each connected account

  • Automatic security token management and renewal

  • Regular automated security audits

  • Detailed access logs and activity monitoring

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. Connection Failed

    • Verify admin access in Google Ads settings

    • Check that all required permissions are enabled

    • Clear browser cache and try reconnecting

    • Ensure no conflicting third-party access

  2. Account Not Showing

    • Confirm you're signed into the correct Google account

    • Verify account access level in Google Ads

    • Try refreshing the account list

    • Check for any account suspensions

  3. Lost Connection

    • Use the "Reconnect Account" option to refresh authentication

    • Your existing settings and optimizations will be preserved

    • Verify your Google Ads account status is active

    • Check for any payment or policy issues

Next Steps

After connecting additional accounts:

  1. Set up campaign preferences and optimization goals for each account

  2. Review the AI-generated insights for optimization opportunities

  3. Begin creating AI-optimized campaigns using our campaign creation guide

Need Help?

If you encounter any issues:

  • Check our troubleshooting guide

  • Contact our support team for assistance

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