📋 Overview
Connecting a Gmail account to Search Atlas allows you to link your Google Ads data directly to the platform. This enables you to view ad performance alongside your organic SEO metrics in one place. The process is completed through the Integrations section inside Search Atlas settings and requires a Google account with access to the Google Ads account you want to connect.
🔑 Before You Begin
- Make sure you are logged in to Search Atlas.
- Have the Gmail address ready that is associated with your Google Ads account.
- Confirm that your Google account has access to the Google Ads account you want to connect. Read-only access is sufficient to view data, but Standard or Admin access is required for Search Atlas to make changes to campaigns.
- If you are connecting a new Gmail account that does not yet have a Google Ads account, you will need to create one at ads.google.com first before completing this setup.
🛠️ Step 1 — Open Integrations in Settings
- Log in to your Search Atlas account.
- Navigate to Settings using the account menu in the top-right corner of the platform.
- In the Settings menu, navigate to the Integrations section.
📧 Step 2 — Add Your Gmail Account
- Inside the Integrations section, locate the Google integration area.
- Look for the option to connect or add a Google account and click it.
- Follow the Google authentication flow to sign in with the Gmail account you want to connect and grant the necessary permissions.
- Once authentication is complete, you will be returned to the Integrations section. Your connected Gmail address should now appear under the Google integration.
📊 Step 3 — Link Your Google Ads Account
- Once your Gmail account is connected, Search Atlas will detect any Google Ads accounts associated with that Gmail address.
- Follow any on-screen prompts to complete linking the Google Ads account to your Search Atlas workspace.
✅ Step 4 — Verify the Connection
- After completing setup, return to the Integrations section to confirm that your Google account appears as connected.
- Navigate to the relevant section of Search Atlas where Google Ads data is displayed to confirm that your campaign data is loading correctly.
- It may take a few minutes for data to fully sync after a new connection is established.
➕ Connecting Multiple Gmail Accounts
If you need to connect more than one Gmail account, return to the Integrations section and repeat the steps above for each additional account. Each connected Gmail address will appear separately under the Google integration.
🔧 If You Run Into Issues
If you encounter any difficulty connecting your Gmail account or linking your Google Ads account, please have the following information ready before reaching out: the Gmail address you are trying to connect, any error message displayed on screen, and the step at which the process stopped or failed.
If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type human teammate to be connected with a member of our team.