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Setting Up Your Google Ads Account Passkey

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Protect your business and prevent account hijacking by switching to passkeys. In this tutorial, we show you how to set up and use passkeys for your Google Ads account—a simpler, more secure alternative to traditional passwords.

As Google Ads introduces stricter security measures, passkeys have become a critical step in enhancing advertiser account protection. Unlike passwords, passkeys cannot be shared or accidentally given away, making your account significantly more resilient against phishing attacks.

In this video, you will learn:
What passkeys are and why they are more secure than passwords.The specific system requirements for Windows, macOS, and mobile devices.A step-by-step walkthrough of creating your passkey via g.co/passkeys.How to navigate the 7-day security delay for sensitive account actions.

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:13 What are Passkeys?
1:05 Create your passkeys
1:32 The 7-Day Identity Check

Resources:
- Set up your passkey here: https://g.co/passkeysGoogle
- Google Ads Help Center: https://support.google.com/google-ads

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