Guide
How to fix common ads.txt mistakes
A simple guide to unreachable files, wrong record formats, and slow AdSense status refreshes.
Most ads.txt issues come from the wrong file path, the wrong publisher ID, or simply waiting for Google to refresh.
Check the final URL
The most common mistake is publishing the file anywhere except the domain root. Google expects the file at `/ads.txt`, not in `/public/`, `/assets/`, or another subdirectory.
Allow time for refresh
Even after the file is correct, AdSense may need time to re-crawl the site. A technically correct file can still show warnings until Google refreshes its internal status.