How to add ads.txt file to site using Hostinger without plugin 2023 2024?

With Hostinger we can easily add the ads.txt file without using a plugin that requires updating for future WordPress versions. An IAB Tech Lab project called Authorized Digital Sellers, or ads.txt, helps to verify that your digital ad inventory is only sold through sellers like AdSense. It can assist shoppers in spotting fake goods and increase your advertising revenue and quality. We can also customize ads.txt file to mention other ad service providers. You can have more control over who can sell advertisements on your website with customized own ads.txt file creation, and it also helps to stop fake inventory from being shown to advertisers. So let’s see how to add ads.txt file to site using Hostinger.

The ads.txt file can be downloaded from the Google AdSense account as notifications on top shows to fix now. Download the ads.txt file and check the txt file if the publisher ID is same as your AdSense account. Also add all the ad service providers in this file if any utilized in website and save it for uploading.

Steps to add AdSense ads.txt file using Hostinger to website root directory 2023 2024.

Step 1. Login into Hostinger account where your website is hosted and Click manage button of hosting (Marked in the image below)

Step 2. From the Dashboard appeared select file manger under the files left side tab (Marked in the image below)

Step 3. From the new file manager dashboard opened double click on Domains folder (Marked in the image below)

Step 4. New window appears displaying all the websites hosted in Hostinger. Double click the website folder in which ads.txt file is to be added. (Marked in the image below)

doble click and select the website domain where ads.txt file to be added

Step 5. In the new window double click the public_html folder. (Marked in the image below)

click the public_html file in domain folder to add ads.txt file

Step 6. Now we have reached the root directory of the website. In this new window click on upload button on top right corner tab and upload the ads.txt file downloaded from AdSense account. (Marked in the image below)

Now the ads.txt file is added to the website root directory. You can check and verify the file upload success by going to the website link format www.domain.com/ads.txt.

If there is still problems persist related to troubleshooting ads.txt issues check out this link https://support.google.com/adsense/answer/9785860

Why plugin installation for adding ads.txt file not recommended?

Most of the plugins are not secure as data leaks, hack attempts are encountered with them. Giving permissions to add files in the root directory can trigger for hack attempts. Also we have to maintain and update some Plugins as per supported versions.

What is the advantages of adding ads.txt file in website root directory?

Companies can do this to monitor the performance of their merchandise, make sure that only authorized vendors have access to their website, and protect themselves from online fraud. Its aim is to deter fraudulent programmatic advertising. By including the ads.txt files on your website, you may prove that you are the domain’s owner and are qualified to sell the website’s ad inventory. The AdSense revenue can also be improved by this.

Do you need a programmer to add the ads.txt file to website directory?

If website is hosted in Hostinger adding ads.txt file is easy and so you don’t require programmer for that purposes. If the website is hosted in other platforms then one may seek the programmer help.