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What to confirm before an account handover

8 minReviewed: 2026-10-20Content changed: 2026-09-14

You end up with a written list of who holds admin access, who pays, which verification is done, and what is still open.

Applies when: Both sides can log in to Google Ads and can share screenshots of the Access and security and Billing pages.

Scope

  • Handover of an existing Google Ads account between two parties who both agree to it.
  • Covers access, billing profile and advertiser verification facts.
  • Does not cover contracts, taxes, or whether the sale itself is allowed — check those separately.

What to prepare

  • A list of all users and manager accounts (MCC) linked to the account
  • A screenshot of Admin → Access and security (hide email addresses if needed)
  • A screenshot of the payments profile name and payment method type (hide card numbers)
  • The status of advertiser verification, if started

Steps

  1. List every user and manager account
  2. Agree who will be the admin after handover
  3. Separate billing from access
  4. Check advertiser verification status
  5. Record open questions

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Expected result

  • A shared checklist with confirmed facts and open questions
  • A clear order of access changes
  • No passwords exchanged

FAQ

Related materials

Sources

  • Official rule
  • Practice
    ADS CUBE team handover practice

    Applies when: Applies to accounts where both sides cooperate and can share screenshots.

  • Assumption — please confirm
    Payer change timing

    Timing of billing changes varies; confirm with the billing page of your account.

    Not confirmed by an official source. Check it on your own account before relying on it.

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