How to upload ads.txt file on your WordPress site.

Adding an ads.txt file is typically required to get approval to monetize your website with ad networks.

Here’s how you can upload an ads.txt file to your WordPress site:

Method 1: Using an FTP Client

1. Create Your ads.txt File:

   • Open a text editor (like Notepad or TextEdit).
   • Add the required lines to the file, specifying your ad network information.
   • Save the file as ads.txt.

2. Connect to Your Website via FTP:

   • Use an FTP client (like FileZilla or Cyberduck) to connect to your web server.
   • Enter your FTP credentials (hostname, username, password, and port).

3. Navigate to the Root Directory:

   • Once connected, navigate to the root directory of your WordPress installation, usually called public_html or the folder named after your domain.

4. Upload the ads.txt File:

   • Drag and drop the ads.txt file from your computer into the root directory.

5. Verify the Upload:

   • Open your browser and enter http://yourdomain.com/ads.txt to check if the file is accessible.

Method 2: Using a File Manager in cPanel

1. Create Your ads.txt File:

   • Follow the same steps as above to create and save the ads.txt file.

2. Log into Your cPanel:

   • Access your hosting account and log into cPanel.

3. Open File Manager:

   • Find and click on the File Manager icon.

4. Navigate to the Root Directory:

   • Locate the root directory of your WordPress site (usually public_html).

5. Upload the ads.txt File:

   • Click on the Upload button in the File Manager.
   • Select your ads.txt file and upload it.

6. Verify the Upload:

   • As before, check by navigating to http://yourdomain.com/ads.txt in your browser.

Method 3: Using a Plugin

If you prefer a more user-friendly method, you can use a plugin:

1. Install a Plugin:

   • Go to your WordPress dashboard.
   • Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
   • Search for a plugin like Ads.txt Manager or Insert Headers and Footers.

2. Activate the Plugin:

   • Once installed, activate the plugin.

3. Configure the Plugin:

   • Follow the plugin instructions to upload or enter the content for your ads.txt file.

4. Save and Verify:

   • Save the changes and verify the upload by checking http://yourdomain.com/ads.txt.

Final Steps

Regardless of the method you choose, always remember to verify that the ads.txt file is accessible. This is essential for ad networks to recognize and validate your site.