Have you ever logged in to your AdSense dashboard, dreaming of buying a motorcycle with your ad earnings, and suddenly got slapped with a scary warning like:
“Earnings at risk – You need to fix some ads.txt file issues to avoid severe impact to your revenue.”
You panic, throw your sandals in the air, and scream internally:
“WHO THE HECK IS MESSING WITH MY ADS.TXT?!”
Relax, AdSense buddy. Take a deep breath, sip your coffee, and sit tight. This article will explain what ads.txt is, why it suddenly matters so much, and how you can enable it on your blog—without needing a NASA degree.
What Is Ads.txt?
First of all, ads.txt is not a virus.
And no, it doesn't stand for “Aduh Duit Susah .txt” (which in Indonesian means “Dang, Money’s Hard .txt”).
Ads.txt stands for Authorized Digital Sellers. It's just a small, humble text file you put on your website to say:
"Hello internet, only these official companies are allowed to sell ads on my blog, okay?"
Think of it this way: if your blog was a store, ads.txt is the sign that says “Official Distributor Only.” So random shady folks can’t pretend they’re selling your stuff. Simple, but super important!
Why Is Ads.txt So Important?
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Protects Your Income
Ads.txt is like a digital fence. Without it, bad actors can pretend to sell ads on your site, and the money could end up in their pockets instead of yours. Double heartbreak: no money and Google thinks you’re shady. -
Keeps Google Happy
Google is like a strict but fair boss. If you don’t have ads.txt, they won’t scream at you—but they will show a warning. And worse, your ads might not display properly. So if your earnings suddenly drop even though traffic is good, ads.txt might be missing like that one ex who ghosted you. -
Ensures Ads Are Legit
Ads.txt tells the ad networks which sellers are allowed to place ads on your site. It’s like a whitelist. Legit ads get in. Sketchy ones get blocked like a bad Tinder match.
How to Enable Ads.txt on Blogger (Blogspot Version)
Now, let’s get to the fun part: how to enable it. Don’t worry—you won’t need to code anything complicated. Promise.
Step 1: Log in to Blogger
- Go to https://www.blogger.com and log in.
- Choose the blog where you want to enable ads.txt.
Step 2: Go to Settings
- Click on “Settings” in the left sidebar.
- Scroll down until you find “Monetization” or “Earnings”.
- Turn on “Enable custom ads.txt”.
Step 3: Add the Content
You’ll see a box asking for your ads.txt content.
If you’re using Google AdSense, paste the following:
google.com, pub-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0
Replace pub-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx with your own Publisher ID.
(You can find this in your AdSense dashboard—it usually starts with “pub-” and a bunch of numbers.)
Example:
google.com, pub-1234567890123456, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0
Step 4: Save It
- Click Save.
- Done! You now officially have ads.txt. Woohoo
How to Check If It’s Working
After enabling it, wait a bit and then check if the file is live.
Open your browser and type:
https://yourblogname.blogspot.com/ads.txt
If the file opens and shows your code—congrats, it's working!
If you get a 404 error, wait a few hours. Sometimes Blogger takes its sweet time.
Bonus Tips
- If you're using ad networks other than Google (like MGID, Adsterra, etc.), you can add their lines too—just make sure they’re official.
- Don’t just copy random ads.txt lines from the internet. That’s like inviting strangers into your house because they smiled at you.
Final Thoughts: Ads.txt Is Small, But Mighty
It may look like “just another .txt file,” but ads.txt plays a huge role in keeping your blog’s ad revenue safe, clean, and legal.
Imagine writing awesome blog posts, promoting them everywhere, getting tons of views—but losing money because of one missing file. Ouch, right?
So don’t be lazy! Enable your ads.txt today. Safe blog = happy wallet.
And if you’ve successfully added your ads.txt file—go treat yourself. Buy two fried snacks and tell the vendor,
“I’m a successful blogger who understands ads.txt, okay?”
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