2. Once verified, enable site authorization. Site authorization is an optional feature that lets you identify your verified sites as the only sites that are permitted to use your Google ad code.
Click Settings in the sidebar.
In the dropdown, select My sites.
On the "Manage sites" page, click More
Click Site authorization.
Next to "Only authorize my verified sites to use my ad code", turn the switch on
Click Save. Your changes should take effect within 48 hours.
Once your sites are verified and site authorization is turned on, ads will still show on the unverified site(s), and impressions and clicks will be recorded. However, advertisers will not be charged, and you won't receive any earnings for that site. Any policy violations that occur on these sites also won’t count against you.
The URLs will still show up in your list of sites so you are aware of who else is using your ad code. The sites may also still show in your performance report in order to keep a definitive record of activity. If you are seeing the sites in your reports but don’t want to, consider setting your report type to “Verified Sites” to ensure you are only seeing data related to your verified sites. More on managing your sites here.
Post by Brandon Canniff, AdSense Support Specialist
For starters, these triggers can help you identify if your account has been compromised.
You’ve noticed suspicious account activity (for example: there are new users that you haven’t granted access to; the payment details have changed without your permission; your security settings have been updated; and your email notification settings have changed).
You cannot login to your AdSense account.
If you’ve found that your account has been compromised, follow these steps to resolve the issue:
Run a malware scan on your devices
Visit our Login Troubleshooter. If you’re locked out of your account, the troubleshooter will help you recover your Google Account. Once you’ve recovered your Google Account:
Then, the troubleshooter will take you to the Account login issues form, which will direct you to an AdSense account issues specialists.
The specialist will start an investigation and communicate next steps (including the investigation report and reimbursement options).
For a speedy resolution, be sure to include the following with the form as accurately as possible:
Proof of your identity and address using acceptable documents.
Proof of a recent AdSense payment, such as a copy of a check, Western Union receipt or bank statement clearly showing a recent AdSense EFT deposit.
The URL of a test page of your website. This is to prove that you own and manage the domain listed in your account.
It’s important to note that the Account login issues form cannot be used to report disputes between authorized users. The administrator of the account is responsible for all user permissions. In general, it’s a best practice to remove former employees and inactive users from your account to help prevent unauthorized changes.
Unfortunately, in some cases with ongoing security concerns, account reinstatement may not be possible. The AdSense specialist team will let you know if this is the case.
We understand that compromised login credentials may be a huge problem for you and your business. Bookmark these valuable help resources to help retrieve a hijacked account:
