Accept link through Google Ads

  • After requesting a link between Google Merchant Center and Google Ads, you need to accept it through the Google Ads UI or API.

  • Manually linking accounts involves navigating through Google Ads settings to locate and approve the link request.

  • Google Ads API allows for automated linking, enabling you to view, approve, reject, or unlink accounts programmatically.

  • Detailed instructions for manual approval and API usage are available in the provided links for further guidance.

Summary

After you request the link through your Merchant Center account, you can accept the link through Google Ads. You can do this through the Google Ads UI or the Google Ads API.

Manual steps

  1. In the Google Ads UI, click TOOLS & SETTINGS.
  2. Under SETUP, click Linked accounts.
  3. Under Google Merchant Center, click MANAGE & LINK.
  4. Click VIEW REQUEST.
  5. Click APPROVE.
  6. See Approve link request in Google Ads for more detail.

Automatic steps

  1. Use the MerchantCenterLink resource to view your link requests.
  2. Use the MerchantCenterLinkStatus field to view the link status.
    • To approve a PENDING link, set the MerchantCenterLinkStatus field to ENABLED.
    • To reject a PENDING link, remove the MerchantCenterLink object.
    • To unlink an ENABLED link, remove the MerchantCenterLink object.
  3. For more information about this process and example code, see Link your Merchant Center and Google Ads accounts.