How to Link Your Google Merchant Center Account to XPO

To be able to launch Google Shopping Ads   in XPO, you must first link your Google Merchant Center (GMC)   account to XPO.

Step 1. Create your Google Merchant Center (GMC) Account API key

Skip this step if you have already created the GMC account API key.

1. In Merchant Center, in the Settings menu, select Content API.

   
   

2. Click Authentication then [+] CREATE API KEY.

   
   

3. The new key (.json file) will be automatically downloaded.

   
   

4. A user account is automatically generated upon the successful creation of an API key.

   
   

Step 2. Grant user access to GMC

Follow this article in GMC Help Center for the detailed steps.

Enter the user email address created in Step 1.4. Select user access level or "Roles", as Standard.

Step 3. Link your GMC and Google Ads account

Follow the steps found in this article from Google Ads Help Center.

Step 4. Upload GMC Content API key to XPO Admin Dashboard

1. In XPO Admin dashboard, select Integration > Manage Google Merchant Centre.

   
   

2. Click Upload API Key button. Upload your API key created in Step 1.3.

   
   

3. Click Upload.

   
   

4. Click Confirm.

   
   

Your GMC is now linked to XPO and ready for use in XPO.