How to connect your Google Ads account to your Business account? (to use location/map extensions)

Linking Google Ads and Google My Business:

1. Sign in to Your Google Ads Account:

Go to Google Ads.

2. Sign in using the Google account associated with your Google Ads account.

3. Access Your Google My Business Account:

• Open a new tab and go to Google My Business.
• Sign in using the Google account associated with your Google My Business account.
• Navigate to "Linked Accounts" in Google Ads:
• In Google Ads, click on the tools icon (wrench) in the top right corner.
• Under "Setup," click on "Linked accounts."
  
  

Link Google My Business:

• Look for "Google My Business" in the list of available services.
• Click on "Details" next to Google My Business.
• Choose Locations:
• Click on the blue "Link" button.
• Choose the Google My Business account you want to link to your Google Ads account.
  
  

Confirm the Link:

• Click on "Next" and confirm the linking process.

You might be required to sign in again with your Google My Business credentials.

Verify the Link:

Once linked, you should see the status as "Active" in the "Linked accounts" section.

Enable Location Extensions (Optional):

In Google Ads:

After linking, go to your Google Ads campaign.

• Click on "Ads & Extensions."
• Add Location Extensions:
• Click on the "+" button to add extensions.
• Choose "Location extensions" and select the linked Google My Business account.

Save Changes:

Save your changes, and location extensions will now show your business address with your ads.

Important Considerations:

• Ensure you have the necessary permissions to link accounts.
• Make sure your Google My Business account has the correct location information.
• Keep in mind that linking may take some time to propagate across both platforms.