How to get developer token

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Vivekanand Saraswati

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Dec 2, 2011, 2:44:06 PM12/2/11
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Hi ..
Please suggest me where i get developer token in adwords api.
when i opening this link https://adwords.google.com/select/ApiCenter
this show message
Sorry, you don't have access to this page.
Your access level doesn't allow you to view this page. Please contact
your account administrator to request access at a level that allows
you to view this page: XXX...@gmail.com.

Please suggest me how to get application token.

Danial Klimkin

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Dec 5, 2011, 5:18:07 AM12/5/11
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Hello Vivekanand Saraswati,


In order to apply for a developer token you need to create an MCC account. Please refer to the following article for more details:



-Danial, AdWords API Team.

Sreekanth Yedla

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Jul 17, 2018, 6:01:53 PM7/17/18
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After Creating the Manager account, how do we get the developer token???
I don't see any documentation on this.
the MCC seems to be more UI based management, but we are trying to access the adwords report through the API interface.

The API interface is asking for Client ID, Secret key, Refresh Token and the Developer Token.

Where and how to get the Developer Token after we create the Manager Account, this is so convoluted..

Please HELP

Luis Xander Talag (AdWords API Team)

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Jul 18, 2018, 1:12:24 AM7/18/18
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Hi Sreekanth,

After creating your MCC account, you should request for basic access by filling up and submitting this form for you to be able to make API calls to your production account. The AdWords Compliance Team should contact you within 2 business days for its status. Your developer token can be found by logging in to Adwords UI using your MCC account then got to  Tools, billing, and settings icon  and select AdWords API Center.

The next step would be to generate your OAuth2 credentials to get your client ID, client secret and refresh token, then download a client library. Once your setup has been completed and basic access has been approved, you may then be able to make calls using your production account. Feel free to write back to me for anything you may need to clarify about the guides and if there are any specific subjects you wish to learn about the AdWords API.

Thanks and regards,
Luis
AdWords API Team

Denis Lukyanov

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Sep 7, 2018, 5:17:01 AM9/7/18
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Hi Luis!

I get "403 Forbidden" error when accessing a developer token application form: when I click "Apply for Basic Access" (http://take.ms/9iVZK), I get this: http://take.ms/5GyOa. I'm stuck with this, can you help me? Thanks!

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Luis Xander Talag (AdWords API Team)

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Sep 7, 2018, 6:15:22 AM9/7/18
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Hi Denis,

Could you try and open this link in incognito mode to apply for Basic Access?

Let me know if it works.

Regards,
Luis
AdWords API Team

Denis Lukyanov

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Sep 7, 2018, 7:15:10 AM9/7/18
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Hi Luis,

Just the same 403 in incognito mode.

Denis Lukyanov

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Sep 11, 2018, 7:09:46 AM9/11/18
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Hi Luis, 

any updates for this? Again: it gives me "403 Forbidden" every time I try the links you gave me (in incognito mode also) and the link in the Google Ads admin interface. How do people apply for API access I wonder?? 

Luis Xander Talag (AdWords API Team)

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Sep 13, 2018, 11:54:28 PM9/13/18
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Hi Denis,

Let me coordinate your concern with the Compliance Team as they are the one whose handling the application for API access. Kindly wait for their response.

Thanks and regards,
Luis
AdWords API Team

Denis Lukyanov

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Sep 21, 2018, 2:46:23 AM9/21/18
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Hi Luis,

This is just a kind reminder about the issue. It still exists. Can't get a basic API access token for a month already!

Thanks.

const...@segmentstream.com

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Feb 7, 2019, 1:38:34 PM2/7/19
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Hi Luis.

Have absolutely the same issue. 403 Forbidden when trying to apply for a Basic account.
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