Creating an analytics aggregator and want to make sure we're compliant

[Tyler Coles]

Hey guys! So I've been looking into what it takes to get access to the Adwords API and have just a couple questions to make sure I'm doing this right.

1. I'm assuming there is no mock/test data for the Adwords API. From what I've read, it appears that test accounts retrieve data from functioning production accounts, right?

2. If I apply for access to the API does the website need to pertain to the actual product? or can it just be our public-facing company site?

Sorry if this question is a pain, I'm just new to this whole process and want to make sure I'm not screwing it up.

Thanks!

[Veer Arjun Busani(AdWords API Team)]

Hi Tyler,

1. Test accounts would not have your real production data. These accounts are only created to mock the API calls and test to see whether your logic is working. I would suggest you to add some dummy data into these Test Accounts to emulate your calls.
2. It can just be your company's public-facing primary website to request access for AdWord API Token.

Thanks,

Veer Busani

AdWords API Team

[Tyler Coles]

Thanks a lot, Veer! Just one more question:

concerning #1) Is there a provided mechanism with which to add dummy data into the Adwords test accounts? 

[Veer Arjun Busani(AdWords API Team)]

Hi Tyler,

You can either add dummy data directly through the AdWords portal page like you would with your Production Account. But personally, I would use our API to do this on the go. For example: In Java, you can use our AdWords API sample app to push dummy data to your Test Account.