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Creating an Ads.txt File: A Step-by-Step Guide for Website Beginners

Creating an ads.txt file is a relatively simple process. It's a text file placed on your website that lists authorized sellers of your advertising inventory. Here's a basic template for creating an ads.txt file suitable for beginners:


Step 1: Open a Text Editor


Open a text editor on your computer, such as Notepad (Windows) or TextEdit (Mac). Make sure to use a plain text editor, as you shouldn't include any formatting in the ads.txt file.


Step 2: Add the Header


Start by adding the following header to your ads.txt file. This identifies it as an ads.txt file and provides information about the file format.


```

# Ads.txt File

# Authoritative, self-declared source for your website's ad inventory


```


Step 3: Add Authorized Sellers


Now, you'll list the authorized sellers of your ad inventory. Each line should include four fields separated by commas:


- Domain Name of the advertising system.

- Publisher ID or Account ID on that system.

- Type of relationship ("DIRECT" or "RESELLER").

- Certification Authority ID (optional but recommended).


Here's an example:


```

google.com, pub-1234567890123456, DIRECT, abcdefghijklmno

```


In the example above:


- `google.com` is the domain name of the advertising system (in this case, Google AdSense).

- `pub-1234567890123456` is your Publisher ID.

- `DIRECT` indicates that you have a direct relationship with this seller.

- `abcdefghijklmno` is an optional Certification Authority ID.


Step 4: Add More Sellers


You can add more authorized sellers by adding additional lines to your ads.txt file. Each line follows the same format as shown in step 3. Be sure to replace the example values with the actual information for your authorized sellers.


Step 5: Save the File


After adding all your authorized sellers, save the file with the name "ads.txt" (without the quotes). Ensure that it's saved as a plain text file with the ".txt" extension.


Step 6: Upload to Your Website


Upload the ads.txt file to the root directory of your website. This is typically the main folder where your website's index.html or index.php file is located.


Step 7: Verify Your Ads.txt File


To ensure your ads.txt file is correctly set up, you can visit your website's domain followed by "/ads.txt" in a web browser (e.g., https://www.yourwebsite.com/ads.txt). You should see the content you've added.


Remember to update your ads.txt file whenever you change your authorized sellers or ad networks. Properly maintaining this file helps prevent unauthorized selling of your ad inventory and ensures that your website's ad revenue is protected.

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