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Is It Safe to Connect My Google Ads Account via Direct Access?

Yes, absolutely. Connecting your account directly uses OAuth 2.0, which is Google's own recommended method and the gold standard for securely linking applications.

Think of it like giving a valet a key to your car:

The old, unsafe way would be to give them your master key, which also opens your house and your safe.

The secure OAuth way is like giving them a special valet key. It can only start the car to park it, it can't open the glove box, and you can take it back at any moment.

OAuth provides this level of security through several key features:

1. You Never Share Your Password

When you connect your account, you are taken to Google's own secure login page to enter your credentials. Your password is never seen by, shared with, or stored by ClickSambo. Google simply provides us with a secure, temporary access token (the "valet key"), not your password.

2. Limited & Specific Permissions

Before the connection is finalized, Google will show you a screen detailing the exact permissions ClickSambo is requesting (e.g., "View and manage your campaigns"). We only request the minimum permissions necessary to perform our fraud detection service and block malicious IPs. You must approve these specific permissions before any access is granted.

3. You Are Always in Control

You can review and revoke our access at any time directly from your Google Account's security settings. The moment you do, the access token becomes invalid, and the connection is instantly and permanently severed. You have complete control.

4. It's the Proven Industry Standard

OAuth 2.0 is the same robust and trusted technology used by virtually all major tech platforms—including Apple, Microsoft, and Facebook—to ensure secure interactions between applications.

By using Direct (OAuth) access, you get the full power of our fraud detection without ever compromising the security and privacy of your Google account.