How can I test location extensions without a verified Google My Business address?

[JC Lee]

With AdWords, I can use a test account for testing. I don't see how I can create a test GMB account. 

How can I test location extensions without an actual verified GMB address?

[Shwetha Vastrad (AdWords API Team)]

Hi,

I'm afraid there isn't an option to create a test GMB account. You can use a separate Google Account or Business Account for testing purposes to create new locations in Google My Business and not verify them. These unverified locations will only be visible to the user and are not eligible to appear across Google, including on Maps, Search, and Google+. You can use these unverified locations to test location extensions.

Regards,
Shwetha, AdWords API Team.

[JC Lee]

Hi,

I created a GMB address, however it's not showing up on AdWords UI. Are there additional steps I need to take?

[Shwetha Vastrad (AdWords API Team)]

Hi, 

Could you confirm that you followed this guide to link your GMB account to your AdWords account? If not, please go ahead and link your GMB account to your AdWords account and let me know if it works. Since this is related to the AdWords UI, I suggest you post this question in the AdWords Community forum as well. 

[JC Lee]

My mistake. When I clicked on the GMB link in AdWords UI, it switched my user so it was created in another user. No problems now.