AdSense ads.txt File Setup

AdSense ads.txt File Setup

✅ What Was Created

An ads.txt file has been created in the root directory of your site with the following content:

google.com, ca-pub-4166647782860352, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0

📋 File Format Explained

The ads.txt file format is:

google.com, ca-pub-4166647782860352, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0

Where:

  • google.com: The ad network (Google)
  • ca-pub-4166647782860352: Your AdSense Publisher ID
  • DIRECT: Indicates a direct relationship with the seller
  • f08c47fec0942fa0: Google’s certification authority ID (fixed value for AdSense)

🔍 Verification

After deploying to GitHub Pages, your ads.txt file should be accessible at:

  • URL: https://mrajan.com.np/ads.txt
  • Expected Content: Should display the line with your publisher ID

⚠️ Important Notes

  1. File Location: The file MUST be in the root directory (/) of your domain
  2. File Name: Must be exactly ads.txt (lowercase)
  3. No Extra Content: The file should only contain the authorization line(s)
  4. HTTPS: Must be accessible via HTTPS (GitHub Pages provides this)

✅ How to Verify After Deployment

  1. Deploy your site to GitHub Pages
  2. Wait 5-10 minutes for GitHub Pages to rebuild
  3. Visit: https://mrajan.com.np/ads.txt in your browser
  4. Expected Result: You should see: 
    google.com, ca-pub-4166647782860352, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0

🚨 Common Issues

File Not Found (404)

  • Check if the file is in the root directory
  • Verify the file is committed to your repository
  • Ensure GitHub Pages has finished building (check Actions tab)

Wrong Publisher ID

  • Verify your Publisher ID is correct: ca-pub-4166647782860352
  • Check for typos in the ads.txt file

Not Accessible via HTTPS

  • GitHub Pages automatically provides HTTPS
  • Ensure your custom domain is properly configured

📊 AdSense Dashboard Status

After deployment, check your AdSense dashboard:

  • Go to Sites → Your Site → ads.txt status
  • Status should show: “Authorized” after Google crawls your site (may take 24-48 hours)

🔄 If Status Shows “Not Found”

If AdSense shows “Not found” after 48 hours:

  1. Verify the file is accessible: https://mrajan.com.np/ads.txt
  2. Check file name is exactly ads.txt (case-sensitive)
  3. Ensure file is in root directory (not in a subdirectory)
  4. Clear browser cache and try again
  5. Wait for Google to recrawl (can take up to 48 hours)

📚 Additional Resources

Your ads.txt file is ready! After deployment, it will be available at the root of your domain.