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The Google Ads API pilots secure access controls
Google announced a pilot for more secure Google Ads API access on its developer blog. The pilot lets advertisers restrict sensitive API actions to approved applications only, adding a security layer over integrations.
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Why it matters for advertisers
For you, this means rogue or compromised apps lose access to sensitive actions, so enrol and whitelist your approved tooling early.
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The Google Ads API pilots secure access controls
Google announced a pilot for more secure Google Ads API access on its developer blog. The pilot lets advertisers restrict sensitive API actions to approved applications only, adding a security layer over integrations. For you, this means rogue or compromised apps lose access to sensitive actions, so enrol and whitelist your approved tooling early.
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