Knowledge Base

Popular Questions

Can I decide for how long will IPs be blocked?
Yes you can!
What is Click Fraud?
It's the wrongful act of clicking on PPC (pay-per-click) ads for any reason with malicious intent.
What is a Tracking Template?
And what happens if I have one already?
Does PPC Shield support IPv6?
IPv6 are tracked and monitored by PPC Shield, same as IPv4
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Does click-fraud affect my CPA campaigns?
Yes, yes it does
What is a Google Ads Manager Account (MCC)? Is it different from an Individual Google Ads Account?
Read here
What are anonymizers?
Read about VPN, Proxy, PUB, WEB, HPD and Tor
Google prevents click fraud, isn’t it enough?
Read about Google's click-fraud protection offering
Who is clicking on your Ads?
The truth will surprise you!
What is non-human online traffic?
Also known as General Invalid Traffic (GIVT) and Sophisticated Invalid Traffic (SIVT)
What is a threshold rule?
What is it and where to find it in PPC Shield's Dashboard
What is a Final URL?
In short, your ad's landing page
Why does PPC Shield need access to my Google Ads Account?
Linking your Google Ads Account to PPC Shield
What does IP blocking mean?
What does it mean and why it's important in PPC Shield
What is GCLID?
Google Click Identifier
How does PPC Shield determine a click is unsafe?
Our formula to keep your Ads safe
How does it work?
How does PPC Shield protect your Google Ads?
Do I need protection against click fraud?
If you advertise PPC or CPA campaigns on Google Ads, then YES, you need to protect your ads.
How can I tell if I am a victim of click fraud?
Look in your Google Ads dashboard and see if you find, for example, a drastic rise in clicks non-related to any campaign.
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I forgot the email address I used to sign up
What to do if you forgot your email
How do I approve PPC Shield's access request in my Google Ads?
With just a few clicks, read more here
How can I add more Google Ads Accounts to my PPC Shield Dashboard?
3 quick steps to add new Google Ads Accounts
Why does PPC Shield need access to my Google Ads Account?
Linking your Google Ads Account to PPC Shield
I have a Google Ads Manager Account (MCC), can I protect all my sub-accounts with a single PPC Shield account?
In short, yes