Google Ads

This guide describes how to configure Google Ads OAuth for use with the valmi.io UI.

Setting Up Google Ads for OAuth

Step 1: Create a Google Ads App

1. Sign in to Google Ads Manager Account: Visit the Google Ads Manager Account Page and create a new Google Ads Manager Account .

2. Create New Project: Click on “My Projects” > “New Project”.
3. Enter Project Details: Provide a name for your project (e.g., “valmi.io”) and click “Create”.
4. Enable Google Ads API: In the dashboard, navigate to “APIs & Services” > “Library”. Search for “Google Ads API” and enable it for your project.

Step 2: Obtain Developer Token

1. Request Developer Token: To obtain a developer token, visit the Google Ads Developer Token Instructions.
2. Copy Developer Token: Once you receive the developer token, copy it for use in valmi.io.

Step 3: Configure OAuth Consent Screen

1. OAuth Consent Screen: In the Google Cloud Console, navigate to “APIs & Services” > “OAuth consent screen”.

2. User Type: Choose the appropriate user type for your application (Internal or External).
3. Application Name: Enter the name of your application (e.g., “valmi.io”).
4. Scopes: Add the required OAuth scopes for your integration:
   • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/userinfo.profile
   • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/userinfo.email
   • https://www.googleapis.com/auth/adwords
5. Authorized Domains: Add your application’s domain to the authorized domains list.
6. Save: Click “Save” to save the OAuth consent screen settings.

Step 4: Create OAuth Client ID

1. Credentials: In the Google Cloud Console, navigate to “APIs & Services” > “Credentials”.
2. Create Credentials: Click “Create credentials” > “OAuth client ID”.

3. Application Type: Select “Web application” as the application type.
4. Authorized Redirect URIs: Add the redirect URI where Google will send users after authorization. Use the following format: https://your-host/api/oauth2/redirect/google.

5. Save: Click “Save” to create the OAuth client ID.
6. Copy Client ID and Client Secret: Your Client ID and Client Secret will be displayed. Copy them for use in valmi.io.

Step 5: Configure Google Ads OAuth in valmi.io

1. Access Configuration: In your application, navigate to the sidebar and select “CONFIGURE APPS”.

2. Select Google Ads OAuth Application: Find the Google Ads OAuth application from the list of available applications and select it.

3. Enter Credentials: Provide the Google Client ID, Client Secret, and Developer Token that you obtained earlier into the input fields.

4. Save Configuration: Click “Save” or “Update” to save the configuration.