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Whether you're installing the library from PyPI or cloning it from GitHub, we
recommended that you conduct the below steps using an active virtual
environment. For information on how to create and activate a virtual
environment, see the Virtual Environment documentation.
Install the module from PyPI
The library is distributed on PyPI and can
be installed using pip with the
following command:
python -m pip install google-ads
Install the library from GitHub
The source code for the library can be cloned from GitHub
onto your local machine. It's useful to clone the source code in order to easily
execute the examples or to develop the library itself. For reference, running
one of the authentication examples is a required step in configuring the library
for use.
Ensure that python3.8 or later is present in your environment.
The simplest way is to use pyenv:
pyenv local 3.8
Clone the client library from GitHub:
git clone git@github.com:googleads/google-ads-python.git
Enter the repository and install it:
cd google-ads-python
python -m pip install .
If you intend to develop the library, run the unit tests before and after
making any changes:
Ensure you have all supported versions of the Python language available in
your environment. Using pyenv::
pyenv local 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12
Install the test-specific dependencies of the library:
python -m pip install .[tests]
Run the unit tests to ensure the library is functioning properly:
nox
Optional: the unit tests can also be run using Docker. First, you must
have Docker installed. Then, from
the google-ads-python directory, run the following:
docker build -t google-ads-python:test .
docker run -it google-ads-python:test nox
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Last updated 2025-08-25 UTC.
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