Eligible creators can link or create a Google Ad Manager account with Humix to monetize websites using the Humix player. This integration provides access to Google and other video ad demand sources through Google Ad Manager's Multiple Customer Management (MCM), with Humix managing the inventory on behalf of the creator. This article will guide you on connecting your Google Ad Manager account and obtaining domain approval, both necessary for Humix to manage your inventory. Ensure you have already set up Humix sellers on your ads.txt file as a prerequisite to connecting your Google Ad Manager. For more details, please refer to this support article.

If your website is eligible for monetization, you will see the Connect to Google modal under the Earn tab in your Humix account. Please note, you must add Humix seller entries to your ads.txt file before connecting to Google.

1. Go through the questions in the modal to determine the required information for your Google Ad Manager MCM invite.
   
   
   
   • "I already have a Google Ad Manager account." >> you will enter the corresponding email address and network code.
   • "I don't have a Google Ad Manager account, but I have AdSense." >> you will enter your Google AdSense email address.
   • "I don't know what any of this means, or I don't have either." >> That's okay! You can use any email you want to get set up.
     
     
2. Click Send Invite. When you receive the email from Google, follow the instructions in the email to either link your existing account or create a new account. New accounts typically are approved within 24 hours. Updates to your account status will be shown in your Humix dashboard.
   
3. Once your Google Ad Manager account is approved, your domain(s) will be sent to Google for review. The review for domains can take anywhere from a couple of hours to 14 days.
   
   
   
4. Once your domain is approved, you will see the modal update, and Humix will be able to manage your inventory. We will also send you an email when this happens.

In some instances, a creator may not be able to properly send themselves the Ad Manager invite within the Humix modal. Below are a few examples and ways to resolve these issues:

• Connect to Google modal is locked - If you have not added the Humix resellers to your ads.txt file, the modal will not be available to you. Please refer to this support article on setting up ads.txt before connecting to Google. Ads.txt entries are required to complete the Google Ad Manager MCM process.
  
  
• Sending invite returns an error - If you receive an error when trying to input your email address and network code into the modal, it typically means there is already an invite tied to your email address or network code, or the network code is invalid. Double-check that you have entered the correct network code. If issues persist, contact us through your Humix dashboard.
  
  
• Ad Manager account disapproved - Google will send an email with information on the disapproval reason. If it’s due to a duplicate account, there will be steps to connect the correct account. If you are in bad standing with Google, this is an issue that cannot be resolved and you won't be able to monetize with Humix.
  
  
• Ad Manager domain disapproved - If Google disapproves your domain, they will provide information on why this happened. 
  
  
• Ad Manager verification required - Creators who do not yet have an Ad Manager or AdSense account will be required to verify their identity and address. This is to confirm that creators are indeed who they say they are. For more information on the verification process, you can check out this article from Google. 

Is this Connect to Google Ad Manager MCM step required?

This step is not required, but it is recommended if you want to maximize your earning potential with Humix.

How do I find out if I have a Google Ad Manager account?

If you aren’t sure if you have an Ad Manager account, you can click here and hit the Sign In button. Enter your email address and click ‘Forgot Password’. If you have a Google Ad Manager account, this will prompt Google to send you an email to reset your password. If you don’t have a Google Ad Manager account, a pop-up will appear saying that no account exists for that email.

How do I find my Ad Manager Network Code?

If you're not sure where to find your network code, please follow the instructions here to locate it.

When I click on the ‘view request’ button inside the invite email, the link will not open or says that "the account wasn't created" - what should I do?

Make sure you are using a Chrome browser, and try opening the link in an incognito window.

My account has been disapproved - how do I fix this?

This typically happens when you try to create a new Google Ad Manager account when you already have one. Google will provide information on how to identify your original Google Ad Manager account.

The invitation is showing as not valid - how do I get another one?

You can contact us on your Humix dashboard, and we can reissue the invite for your account.

I put the wrong email address into the modal, what should I do now?

Click the 'Update Information' button on the Connect to Google modal to enter the correct email address.

My Google Ad Manager account says ‘pending: child must accept’. What do I need to do next?

Please click on the blue link under Parent Publisher and follow the steps to accept the invitation.

What is the difference between Adsense, Ad Exchange, and Ad Manager?

• Adsense: An Adsense account gives you the ability to place ads on your website. Learn more about Adsense
• Ad Exchange: Ad Exchange allows you to serve ads from thousands of ad networks on the traffic you send through Ezoic’s testing platform. Learn more about Ad Exchange
• Ad Manager: Ad Manager allows you to manage multiple Google Ads accounts from a single page.

If you have further questions or need assistance with connecting your Google Ad Manager account, please reach out to us via the 'Contact us' button in your Humix account.