Unacceptable URL

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Google prioritizes user experience across all its products, and a key part of this is fostering a safe and trustworthy environment within the Google ad network. The Destination Requirements policy strives to ensure that when users click on an ad and are sent to a landing page, that website is functional, useful, and easy to navigate. This also creates an ads ecosystem that��s supportive to advertisers and the people who interact with their ads.

Learn more about the Destination requirements policy.

Violations of this policy will not lead to immediate account suspension without prior warning. A warning will be issued at least 7 days prior to any suspension of your account. Learn more about suspended accounts.

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Ensure that Google can crawl your site effectively by using a URL structure that follows URL Structure Best Practices for Google Search.

The following would lead to disapproval for Unacceptable URL:

red x mark URLs that don't follow standard syntax

red x mark Ads that use an IP address as the display URL

Examples (non-exhaustive): 123.45.678.90

red x mark Display URLs that use unacceptable characters

Examples (non-exhaustive): Characters like !, *, #, _, @


Options to fix

If this policy is affecting your ad, review your options to fix below.

Edit your ads to comply with this policy

  1. Go to Ads within the Campaigns Campaigns Icon menu.
  2. Hover over the ad or asset and select Edit.
  3. Edit the ad or asset so that it complies with the policy.
  4. Select Save

Your ad will be automatically reviewed again. Check the ad’s status in the “Ads & assets” page for updates.

Learn more about how to Fix an ad with policy violations.

Appeal policy decision

If you believe there’s been an error and that you haven’t violated Google Ads' policies, appeal the policy decision directly from your Google Ads account to request a review. If the review determines that your ads are compliant, they can run again. If you aren't able to fix these violations or choose not to, remove your ad to help prevent your account from becoming suspended in the future for repeated policy violations.

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