How to Find Google Ad Account ID

Trying to connect your Google Ads account to another tool and suddenly hit a roadblock asking for an "Account ID"? You’ve come to the right place. That string of numbers is your account's unique identifier, and knowing where to find it is essential for dozens of marketing tasks. This tutorial will show you exactly where to find your Google Ads Account ID in just a few clicks, using several different methods.

What is a Google Ads Account ID?

A Google Ads Account ID, often called a Customer ID, is a unique 10-digit number assigned to every Google Ads account. Think of it as a social security number or a unique username for your specific ad account. No two accounts share the same ID.

The format is always a 10-digit number, typically displayed with hyphens for readability, like this: 123-456-7890.

This ID is the primary way Google and other applications identify your account to pull the right data, grant access, or link services. Without it, connecting your ad performance data to other systems would be impossible. It’s what tells tools like Google Analytics, "Yes, this is the correct ad account I need to get data from."

Why You Need Your Google Ads Account ID

You’ll be asked for this ID more often than you think. It's not just a random string of numbers, it's the key that unlocks your data and connects your advertising efforts to your broader business analytics. Here are the most common scenarios where you'll need it:

Linking to Google Analytics: To see what happens after a user clicks on an ad - like which campaigns are driving sales or sign-ups - you need to link your Google Ads account to your Google Analytics 4 property. The connection process requires you to confirm your Google Ads Account ID.
Connecting Third-Party Reporting Tools: Business intelligence and dashboard tools like Tableau, Power BI, Looker Studio, or automated reporting platforms rely on your Account ID to pull campaign data securely via the API. When you set up these integrations, they will almost always ask for the Account ID to know which account to sync.
Contacting Google Support: If you ever need to speak with a Google Ads support representative about billing issues, ad disapprovals, or technical problems, the first thing they'll ask for is your Account ID. It’s how they find your account in their system to provide help.
Giving Access to Agencies or Freelancers: When you grant an agency or a freelance campaign manager access to your account, they will often ask for your Account ID. This allows them to request access from their Manager Account (MCC) directly, simplifying the entire process.
Using the Google Ads Editor: When setting up the Google Ads Editor, a desktop application for managing campaigns in bulk, you need to sign in and select the correct account using its ID.

Method 1: Find Your ID in the Google Ads Web Interface (The Easiest Way)

This is the quickest and most common method. If you are logged into your Google Ads account on a computer, you can find the ID in seconds.

Log In to Your Google Ads Account: Go to ads.google.com and sign in.
Look in the Top Right Corner: Once your dashboard loads, look at the very top of the page. Your 10-digit Account ID is displayed right next to your profile picture and email address.

That's it! It’s presented clearly with the label "Customer ID." This number is always visible, no matter what report or section of the platform you’re viewing.

Method 2: Find Your ID in the Google Ads Mobile App

If you're away from your desk and need to find your ID quickly, you can use the Google Ads mobile app for iOS or Android.

Open the Google Ads App: Launch the app on your smartphone and make sure you're logged into the correct account.
Tap the "More" Menu: On the bottom navigation bar, tap the "More" icon (it typically looks like three horizontal lines).
Navigate to "Help": In the menu that appears, select the "Help" option.
Find Your Customer ID: Your 10-digit Customer ID will be clearly displayed at the bottom of the Help screen.

Method 3: Inside a Google Manager Account (MCC)

If you manage multiple Google Ads accounts through a Manager Account (also known as an MCC or "My Client Center"), the process is slightly different. You'll need to navigate to see the IDs for each individual "child" account under your management.

Sign In to Your Manager Account: Log in to your main MCC dashboard at ads.google.com.
Go to the "Accounts" View: In the left-hand navigation pane, click on "Accounts." This will display a table with all the ad accounts linked to your MCC.
Find the "Customer ID" Column: The primary table view will show columns like "Account," "Clicks," "Impressions," and more. One of these columns is labeled "Customer ID." Here you'll find the unique 10-digit ID for every single ad account you manage.

This view is incredibly useful for agencies or marketers who need to quickly pull the IDs for several different client accounts at once.

What's the Difference Between a Manager Account ID and an Individual Account ID?

This is an important distinction. Your Manager Account has its own 10-digit ID, just like the individual accounts it manages.

Manager Account ID: This ID identifies your top-level "umbrella" account. You’ll use this when you want to grant a new person or tool access to all the accounts within your MCC.
Individual (Child) Account ID: This is the ID for a specific business or client's account that sits underneath the manager. You’ll use this far more often, for tasks like connecting a single client's ad account to their Google Analytics.

Make sure you're grabbing the right ID for the job. In most cases, you'll need the ID of the individual ad account, not the Manager ID.

Method 4: Inside Google Analytics 4

What if your accounts are already linked, but you need to find the ID for another reason? You can find it on the Google Analytics side without ever logging into Google Ads.

Log In to GA4: Go to analytics.google.com and select the correct property.
Go to Admin: Click the gear icon in the bottom-left corner to open the Admin panel.
Find "Product Links": In the "Property" column, scroll down until you see the "Product Links" section.
Click "Google Ads Links": This will open a page showing all Google Ads accounts linked to your GA4 property.
Find the Customer ID: You'll see a table listing the linked accounts. The 10-digit account ID is displayed prominently in the "Customer ID" column.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

"I'm in an account but I don't see an ID!"

This is very rare. Every Google Ads account has an ID, and it's almost always visible in the top right. If you can't see it, double-check that you are fully logged in and that the page has loaded completely. The issue could be a browser extension interfering with the page or simply that you've overlooked it. Make sure you aren't looking at your Google Analytics screen by mistake.

"Am I looking at the right account?"

If you have access to multiple Google Ads accounts, either directly or through a manager account, make sure you've selected the correct one. Clicking on your profile picture in the top right will show a list of accounts you have access to. The ID displayed is for the account currently being viewed. Cross-reference the account name to be certain.

What if I don't have access?

If you need the ID but don't have login credentials for the Google Ads account, you will need to ask someone who does. The account administrator, someone on the marketing team, or an agency partner should be able to provide it to you in seconds by following the steps above.

Final Thoughts

Your Google Ads Account ID is the unique address for all your campaign data. Finding it is simple once you know where to check, whether you’re in the desktop interface, the mobile app, or even Google Analytics. Keep it handy, as you'll need it for everything from technical support to connecting the tools that power your marketing insights.

That Account ID is precisely what reporting tools use to connect to the right dataset. Here at Graphed, we’ve removed the friction from this process so you can get to insights faster. When you connect a source like Google Ads, all you have to do is log in once - we handle passing those IDs behind the scenes to sync your data. It lets you go straight to asking simple questions like, "Show me my top performing campaigns by conversion rate last month" and instantly get the answer in a live, real-time dashboard. We believe getting straight to the insights is what really matters, not getting stuck on technical setup.