Authentication is an important aspect of Google Ads, but you might not know that there are a number of ways you can handle a Google Ads login error. Some of these errors are easy to fix, but other problems require more in depth troubleshooting. If you are experiencing a login error, the following steps will help you address it.
The first step is to identify the exact type of error you are experiencing. If you are not sure, try to log in to Google Ads from a different computer or device. If you are still having problems, contact Google for help. They will be able to direct you to a page on the Google Cloud console with a list of possible solutions.
The next step is to find the most important element of the authentication process. In addition to the username and password, you may need a phone number or a full name associated with the account. You can also provide an email address to confirm ownership. If the phone number or email address are not valid, you will not be able to log in. However, if you are able to do so, you will be able to access your account and make payments.
The next step is to find out what is the best and most efficient way to handle this type of authentication. A variety of methods are available, including using an office phone, a mobile device, or even a Microsoft Authenticator app. Typically, you can use these methods to get a random security code to verify your identity.
You might want to check the Google Ads API blog to find out more about these methods. However, if your company uses Google Ads, it is important to have a dedicated Google Ads email address and a Google Ads ID. This will make it easy for you to get access to the entire Google Marketing Platform.
Another interesting tidbit is the fact that Google Ads will allow you to migrate your data to a personal Google Account. The data from your old account will then be transferred to the new one, assuming you are using the same credentials for both.
If you are using the Google Ads API to access Google Ads, you may notice that some calls fail with a 403 Forbidden error. This is because you are not providing the correct information to the API. This is especially true if you are using an API-specific scope or are making an API call that requires an authorization. The same is true for a call that requires an OAuth token. You will need to be able to authenticate through the OAuth method with a correct scope.
The Google Ads API is built on top of the core Google Ads product, so it inherits many of its limitations. This includes support for sparse updates. It also requires a Google Ads ID for testing. It may be a good idea to check out Google Ads API’s blog for some good tips on using the API and implementing the necessary best practices.