How to change your address on Google AdSense 2024

If you are a blogger, website owner, or online publisher who uses Google Adsense to monetize your content, you might need to change your address at some point. Maybe you moved to a new place, changed your bank account, or simply want to update your personal information. Whatever the reason, changing your address on Google Adsense is not a complicated process, but it does require some attention and care. In this article, we will show you how to change your address on Google Adsense in 5 easy steps and what to do if you encounter any problems.

What is Google Adsense, and why must you update your address?

Google Adsense is a program that allows you to display ads on your website or blog and earn money from them. You can choose from various ads, such as text, images, videos, or interactive ads, and customize them according to your preferences. Google pays you based on the clicks or impressions the ads generate on your site.

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To receive payments from Google Adsense, you need to provide a valid payment address that matches the country of your bank account. This is important because Google uses this information to verify your identity, comply with tax laws, and send you payments. If you change your address, you must update it on Google Adsense immediately. Otherwise, you might face delays or issues with receiving your payments.

How to change your address on Google Adsense in 5 easy steps

Changing your address on Google Adsense is not difficult, but it requires patience and attention. Depending on your location and payment method, you might need to verify your new address by receiving a confirmation email or letter from Google. This can take up to four weeks, so plan and don’t miss any deadlines. Here are the 5 steps you need to follow to change your address on Google Adsense:

Step 1: Sign in to your Google Adsense account.

First, sign in to your Google Adsense account using your email and password. If you have more than one Google account, use the one linked to your Google Adsense account.

How to sign in to your Google Adsense account

To sign in to your Google Adsense account, follow these steps:

• Go to https://www.google.com/adsense/start/.
• Click on the sign-in button at the top-right corner of the page.
• Enter your email and password, and click Next.
• If prompted, enter the verification code sent to your phone or email.
• You should now see your Google Adsense dashboard.

What to do if you forget your password or username

If you forgot your password or username for your Google Adsense account, don’t worry. You can recover them by following these steps:

• Go to https://www.google.com/adsense/start/.
• Click on the sign-in button at the top-right corner of the page.
• Click on Forgot email? Or forget the password? Depending on what you need

Follow the instructions on the screen to reset your password or find your username.
You should now be able to sign in to your Google Adsense account.

Step 2: Go to the Payments section.

The next step is to go to the Payments section of your Google Adsense account. This is where you can view and manage all aspects of your payments, such as payment methods, payment history, payment settings, and payment address.

How to access the Payments section

To access the Payments section of your Google Adsense account, follow these steps:
Sign in to your Google Adsense account.
Click on the Payments tab on the left sidebar of the dashboard.
You should now see the Payments Overview page.

What to do if you don’t see the Payments section

If you don’t see the Payments section on your Google Adsense dashboard, it might be because of one of these reasons:

You are not eligible for payments yet. To be eligible for payments from Google Adsense, you must meet certain requirements, such as reaching a minimum threshold of earnings ($100 for most countries), verifying your identity and tax information, and providing a valid payment method. You can check your progress towards meeting these requirements by clicking on the View Payments button on the Home tab of the dashboard.

You are using a hosted account. A hosted account is an account that is created through a partner site, such as YouTube or Blogger. If you have a hosted account, you can only access the Payments section through the partner site where you created it. For example, if you have a YouTube-hosted account, go to

YouTube Studio > Monetization > Payments > Manage Settings.

You are using an old version of Google Adsense. If you are using an old version of Google Adsense that does not have the Payments tab on the dashboard, you need to switch to the new version by clicking on Try New AdSense at the top right corner of the page.

Step 3: Click on Manage Settings.

The third step is to click Manage Settings under Payment Settings on the Payments Overview page. This will take you to a page to view and edit payment details, such as your name, email, phone number, and payment address.

How to find the Manage Settings option

To find the Manage Settings option under Payment Settings on the Payments overview page, follow these steps:

• Sign in to your Google Adsense account.
• Go to the Payments section.
• Scroll down until you see Payment Settings.
• Click on Manage Settings.

You should now see a page with various details about your payments.

What to do if you don’t see the Manage Settings option

If you don’t see the Manage Settings option under Payment Settings on the Payments overview page, it might be because of one of these reasons:

You are using a hosted account. As mentioned, if you have a hosted account, you can only access this option through the partner site where you created it.

You are using an old version of Google Adsense. As mentioned before, if you use an old version of Google Adsense that does not have this option on the Payments overview page, you need to switch to the new version by clicking on Try New AdSense at the top right corner.

Step 4: Edit your payment address.

The fourth step is to edit your payment address on the Manage Settings page. You can change the address that Google uses to send you payments and verify your identity.

How to edit your payment address

To edit your payment address on the Manage Settings page, follow these steps:
Sign in to your Google Adsense account.

• Go to the Payments section.
• Click on Manage Settings under Payment Settings.
• Scroll down until you see the payment address.
• Click on Edit next to the payment address.
• Enter your new address in the fields provided.
• Click on Save.

You should now see a message that says your changes have been saved.

What to do if you can’t edit your payment address

If you can’t edit your payment address on the Manage Settings page, it might be because of one of these reasons:

You have already verified your address. If you have already verified your address by receiving a confirmation email or letter from Google, you can’t change it unless you move to a new country. If you move to a new country, you must create a new Google Adsense account with a new email and bank account matching the new country.

You have pending payments. If you have pending payments from Google Adsense, you can’t change your address until you receive them. You can check the status of your payments by clicking on Transactions under Payment History on the Payments Overview page.

You have invalid clicks or impressions. If you have invalid clicks or impressions on your ads, Google might temporarily suspend or disable your Account and prevent you from changing your address. You can check the status of your Account by clicking on Policy Center under Account on the dashboard.

Step 5: Save your changes and confirm your new address.

The fifth and final step is to save your changes and confirm your new address on Google Adsense. This is important because Google needs to verify that you are the owner of the Account and that the address is valid and accurate.

How to save your changes and confirm your new address

To save your changes and confirm your new address on Google Adsense, follow these steps:

• Sign in to your Google Adsense account.
• Go to the Payments section.
• Click on Manage Settings under Payment Settings.
• Scroll down until you see the payment address.
• Click on Confirm next to the payment address.

Depending on your location and payment method, you might need to verify your new address by receiving a confirmation email or letter from Google. If you need to verify your new address by email, follow these steps:

• Check your inbox for an email from Google with a verification link.
• Click on the verification link and follow the instructions on the screen.
• You should now see a message that says your payment address has been verified.
• If you need to verify your new address by letter, follow these steps:
• Wait for a letter from Google with a verification code.

The letter can take up to 4 weeks to arrive, so be patient and don’t miss any deadlines.
Once you receive the letter, sign in to your Google Adsense account.

• Go to the Payments section.
• Click on Verify Address under Payment Settings.
• Enter the verification code from the letter and click “Submit.”

You should now see a message that says your payment address has been verified.

What to do if you don’t receive a confirmation email or letter

If you don’t receive a confirmation email or letter from Google within a reasonable time frame, it might be because of one of these reasons:

You entered an incorrect or incomplete address. If you entered an incorrect or incomplete address when editing your payment address, Google might be unable to send you a confirmation email or letter. To fix this, return to the Manage Settings page and edit your payment address with the correct and complete information.

You have spam or filter issues. If you have spam or filter issues with your email provider, Google might not be able to deliver the confirmation email to your inbox.

To fix this:

• Check your spam or junk folder for an email from Google with a verification link.
• If you find it, mark it as not spam and click the verification link.
• If you don’t find it, contact your email provider and ask them to safelist emails from Google.

You have delivery issues. If you have delivery issues with your postal service, Google might be unable to deliver the confirmation letter to your address.

To fix this:

• Check with your local post office for any delays or problems with mail delivery.
• If possible, provide them with a tracking number for the letter from Google.

If you still don’t receive the letter after 4 weeks, contact Google support and ask them to resend it.

Conclusion

Changing your address on Google Adsense is not a hard task, but it requires patience and attention. Following these five steps, you can update your payment address and receive payments from Google without any hassle. Remember to verify your new address by receiving a confirmation email or letter from Google. Otherwise, you might face delays or issues with receiving your payments.

We hope this article was helpful and informative for you. If you have any questions or feedback, please comment below. Thank you for reading, and happy blogging!

FAQs

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