What should you do to link a Google Ads account in Google Analytics?

• A. Click the 'Linking' icon, find 'Linked accounts,' open 'Details' for Google Analytics, and link your account from the list
• B. Wait for automatic linking to occur without user action
• C. Only link from Analytics interface, not from Ads
• D. Connect via API key exchange between platforms

Answer: (A)

Connecting Google Ads with Google Analytics creates a data bridge that lets ad performance be measured in Analytics and lets Analytics audiences be used in Ads. To set this up, go to the Google Ads account, open the Linking area (the Linking icon), choose Linked accounts, and then locate Google Analytics, open Details for the Analytics property you want to connect, and select it from the list to complete the link. This path ensures you’re pairing the correct Analytics property with your Google Ads account, enabling data sharing and integrated reporting. Automatic linking doesn’t happen on its own, and API key exchanges aren’t how this integration is established. While you can sometimes initiate linking from Analytics, the standard, explicit method starts in Google Ads to select the right property and confirm the connection.