Who This Is For / When to Use
This article is for users who want to:
Set up a Google Ads account for the first time
Connect Google Ads to the Kyrios AI Ads Manager
Launch their first Google advertising campaign using AI
Step 1: Create a Google Ads Account
Follow these steps to create a Google Ads account without launching a campaign immediately.
Go to ads.google.com
Click Start now
Log into your Google account (if prompted)
Select New Google Ads account
Click Switch to Expert Mode
Click Create an account without a campaign
Select your billing country, time zone, and currency
These settings cannot be changed later
Select No for campaign guidance from Google
Click Explore your account
Click Tools and Settings (top-right)
Under Billing, click Settings
Add and save your payment details
Once completed, your Google Ads account is ready to connect to Kyrios.
Alternative Google Signup Flow (Important)
In some cases, Google forces campaign creation during signup.
If Google asks you to:
Enter campaign goals immediately
Build ads before account access
Follow the instructions shown in the setup video and select:
“Not ready for a campaign – set up an account only”
This ensures compatibility with the Kyrios AI Ads Manager.
Step 2: Connect Google Ads to Kyrios
After creating your Google Ads account, connect it to Kyrios.
Open Connect Platforms in Kyrios
Click Connect
Enter your Google login credentials
Confirm the connection
All permission boxes should be checked
Click Select Ad Account
Choose your Google Ads account
Click Done
Your Google Ads account is now linked to Kyrios.
Step 3: Launch Your First Google Ad
Once connected, you can create and launch ads using the Kyrios AI Ads Manager.
Select Platform and Objective
Choose Google Ads
Recommended starter option: Google Search
Select Your Goal
Choose Traffic
This sends users to a landing page and is ideal for first-time campaigns
Generate Your Ad
Click Edit Prompt
Describe your business, offer, and target audience
Click Generate New Ad
Review Targeting
Review or customize:
Keyword groups
Individual keywords
Geographic locations
Demographics
Review Creatives
Edit or approve:
Headlines
Descriptions
Ad combinations
Launch or Schedule
Set your budget
Click Launch or Schedule
Your Google ad will begin running based on your selected settings.
Common Issues and Fixes
Google Forces Campaign Creation
Use Expert Mode and select Create an account without a campaign.
Billing Errors
Confirm:
Billing country
Payment method compatibility
Tax information (varies by country)
Account Not Visible in Kyrios
Ensure:
You logged into the correct Google account
Permissions were fully approved during connection
FAQ
Do I need to launch a Google campaign during signup?
No. You should create the account without a campaign to use Kyrios correctly.
Can I change billing country or currency later?
No. These settings are permanent once saved.
Which Google campaign type should I start with?
Google Search campaigns are the recommended starting point.
Do I need Google’s campaign guidance?
No. Kyrios replaces the need for Google’s guided setup.