Google AdSense showing an unauthorized status after setting up your ads.txt file

If you're using a custom domain with Blogger (like yourdomain.com instead of yourblog.blogspot.com), you need to add the ads.txt file to your custom domain. This is because Google AdSense checks the root domain (e.g., yourdomain.com) for the ads.txt file, not Blogger’s subdomain (yourblog.blogspot.com).

Here’s how to set up ads.txt for a custom domain on Blogger:

1. Access Blogger Settings:

   • Log in to your Blogger account.
   • Go to Settings > Monetization.

2. Enable Custom Ads.txt:

   • Scroll down to the Custom ads.txt option and make sure it’s turned on.
   • Click on Custom ads.txt to open the editing field.

3. Add AdSense Code:

   • Paste the ads.txt code provided by Google AdSense. It should look something like this:

     google.com, pub-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0
     

   • Replace pub-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx with your AdSense publisher ID.

4. Save Changes:

   • Save the changes in Blogger. This should add the ads.txt file to your custom domain.

5. Verify the File:

   • Go to https://yourdomain.com/ads.txt in a browser to confirm it’s correctly published and accessible. You should see the ads.txt contents you added.

6. Wait for Google to Detect It:

   • After setting it up, Google may take 24-48 hours to detect and verify the ads.txt file. This is an automated process, so be patient if it doesn’t reflect immediately in your AdSense account.

Troubleshooting Tips:

• If you don’t see the file at https://yourdomain.com/ads.txt, try re-saving the settings in Blogger, as this sometimes forces Blogger to update the ads.txt file.
• Make sure there are no typos or formatting issues in the ads.txt file.

This setup should allow AdSense to recognize the ads.txt on your custom domain, which helps verify authorized ad placements.

Now that the ads.txt file is set up on your custom domain, here are a few things to expect:

1. Check Ads.txt Status in AdSense:

   • After making these changes, go to your AdSense dashboard under Sites > Ads.txt Status to see if the status updates. It may still show as "ads.txt not found" for a short time while Google re-crawls your site.

2. Allow 24-48 Hours for Updates:

   • Google can take up to 24-48 hours to detect and confirm the new ads.txt file on your custom domain. This re-crawling process can sometimes take a bit longer, so if the status doesn’t update immediately, give it a little more time.

3. Verify Ads.txt Accessibility:

   • Confirm that the file is accessible by visiting https://yourdomain.com/ads.txt in a browser. This ensures that both Google and you can view the file without any issues.

If everything is set up correctly, AdSense should recognize the ads.txt file soon. If there’s still no update after a couple of days, let me know, and we can troubleshoot further.

Google AdSense still showing an unauthorized status for ads.txt

If Google AdSense is still showing an unauthorized status after setting up your ads.txt file, there are a few steps you can take to ensure it is correctly configured and recognized by Google:

1. Verify Ads.txt File Placement: Ensure that the ads.txt file is placed in the root directory of your custom domain. For example, it should be accessible directly via https://yourdomain.com/ads.txt. This is essential for Google to detect and verify your ads.txt file.

2. Confirm Content in Ads.txt: Double-check that the ads.txt file has the correct format and contains the exact information provided by Google AdSense. A typical entry in ads.txt for AdSense looks like:

   google.com, pub-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0
   

   Make sure there are no typos, and the pub-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx matches your unique publisher ID.

3. Wait for Caching: Sometimes, changes to ads.txt may take a few days to reflect in Google AdSense. Wait up to 24-48 hours for Google to crawl and verify the file.

4. Check Ads.txt Accessibility: Visit https://yourdomain.com/ads.txt in an incognito browser to ensure it loads correctly. If you see any error or "Page Not Found" message, the file may not be placed correctly, or there may be a hosting issue.

5. Request a Re-crawl: Go to the Google AdSense account, and look for an option to “Request Re-crawl” of the ads.txt file, if available.

6. Contact Google Support: If the issue persists, consider contacting Google AdSense support. They may be able to provide additional insights into the issue with your ads.txt file.

If you can access https://yourdomain.com/ads.txt through an incognito window, it means the file is correctly published and accessible to Google. That’s a great sign!

Now, just allow some time (usually 24-48 hours) for Google AdSense to re-crawl your site and detect the ads.txt file. If AdSense still shows the "ads.txt not found" status after a couple of days, let me know, and we can explore additional troubleshooting steps.

Adsense account was showing Not Authorized earlier, and now showing ads.txt not found

If AdSense previously showed "Not Authorized" and now shows "ads.txt not found" after configuring ads.txt in Blogger’s Settings > Monetization, it indicates that AdSense can see your domain but hasn’t yet detected the ads.txt file. This is often a transitional state and suggests that Google has yet to fully re-crawl your site and locate the ads.txt file. Here’s what this means and the actions you can take:

1. Google’s Crawling Process:

   • When you first configured the ads.txt, AdSense may still have had outdated information about your site’s setup. Now that you’ve made the update, Google will typically re-crawl the site in the next 24-48 hours to verify the file.
   • In this “ads.txt not found” state, AdSense is still working on revalidating your file and should update its status once the re-crawl completes.

2. Verify Ads.txt Accessibility:

   • Double-check that you can access https://yourdomain.com/ads.txt from both incognito mode and a regular browser. Since you've confirmed accessibility, this part is likely all set.

3. Confirm Correct AdSense Code:

   • Ensure that the ads.txt file includes the correct line as specified by AdSense, like:

     google.com, pub-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0
     

   • Make sure that the pub-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ID matches your AdSense publisher ID exactly.

4. Give Google Additional Time:

   • Since this is a fairly common issue, wait an additional 24-48 hours. If the status still shows as "ads.txt not found" after that period, it may simply be a delay in Google’s crawler, and the system should eventually catch up.

5. Check AdSense Account Alerts:

   • In your AdSense account, go to Sites > Ads.txt Status to see if there are any specific errors or notes.

6. Contact AdSense Support if Necessary:

   • If the status hasn’t updated after 48 hours and everything is correctly set up, consider reaching out to Google AdSense Support. They may be able to provide a more detailed check on your account’s ads.txt status.

This usually resolves on its own after a short time, so I’d recommend giving it a little more time before taking further steps.

Is there a way to Request a quick Re-crawl for ads.txt?

Currently, Google AdSense does not have a direct “Request Re-crawl” option for ads.txt files. However, Google periodically re-crawls sites to check for updates automatically, usually within 24 to 48 hours. Here are a few things you can do to encourage Google to pick up your ads.txt file more quickly:

1. Ensure Ads.txt File is Correct and Accessible: Double-check that the file is correctly formatted and publicly accessible by navigating directly to https://yourdomain.com/ads.txt. If Google can’t access the file due to permissions or hosting issues, it may not register the ads.txt details.

2. Verify in AdSense Account: Go to your AdSense account under Sites > Ads.txt Status. This page will indicate any issues with the ads.txt file. If you see your custom domain listed here with errors, it might mean Google still hasn’t processed the file.

3. Use Google Search Console: Although Search Console doesn’t directly impact AdSense ads.txt crawling, adding your custom domain site to Search Console can improve overall crawling frequency. Submit your site’s sitemap in Search Console, which may indirectly encourage Google to re-crawl your domain more frequently.

4. Wait for Google to Crawl Automatically: In most cases, AdSense should recognize the ads.txt file within 24 to 48 hours if everything is set up correctly.

If the ads.txt status still shows as “unauthorized” after several days, then reaching out to Google AdSense Help Community or AdSense Support might help clarify any remaining issues.