---
title: "POST /v4/advertisers/{+advertiserId}/adGroupAds"
method: POST
path: "/v4/advertisers/{+advertiserId}/adGroupAds"
tags: ["advertisers"]
---

# POST /v4/advertisers/{+advertiserId}/adGroupAds

`POST /v4/advertisers/{+advertiserId}/adGroupAds`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://displayvideo.googleapis.com`
- URL: `https://displayvideo.googleapis.com/v4/advertisers/{+advertiserId}/adGroupAds`
- Auth: OAuth 2 (implicit, authorization URL `https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/auth`, scopes: `https://www.googleapis.com/auth/display-video`) and OAuth 2 (authorization code, authorization URL `https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/auth`, token URL `https://accounts.google.com/o/oauth2/token`, scopes: `https://www.googleapis.com/auth/display-video`)

Creates an ad group ad.

## Path parameters

- `advertiserId` string, required

## Request body

- AdGroupAd: A single ad associated with an ad group.
  - `adGroupAdId` string, int64: Output only. The unique ID of the ad. Assigned by the system.
  - `adGroupId` string, int64: Required. Immutable. The unique ID of the ad group that the ad belongs to.
  - `adPolicy` AdPolicy: A single ad policy associated with an ad group ad.
    - `adPolicyApprovalStatus` 'AD_POLICY_APPROVAL_STATUS_UNKNOWN' | 'DISAPPROVED' | 'APPROVED_LIMITED' | 'APPROVED' | 'AREA_OF_INTEREST_ONLY': The policy approval status of an ad, indicating the approval decision.
    - `adPolicyReviewStatus` 'AD_POLICY_REVIEW_STATUS_UNKNOWN' | 'REVIEW_IN_PROGRESS' | 'REVIEWED' | 'UNDER_APPEAL' | 'ELIGIBLE_MAY_SERVE': The policy review status of an ad, indicating where in the review process the ad is currently.
    - `adPolicyTopicEntry` AdPolicyTopicEntry[]: The entries for each policy topic identified as relating to the ad. Each entry includes the topic, restriction level, and guidance on how to fix policy issues.
      - `appealInfo` AdPolicyTopicAppealInfo: Information on how to appeal a policy decision.
        - `appealFormLink` string: Only available when appeal_type is `APPEAL_FORM`.
        - `appealType` 'AD_POLICY_APPEAL_TYPE_UNKNOWN' | 'SELF_SERVICE_APPEAL' | 'APPEAL_FORM': Whether the decision can be appealed through a self-service appeal or an appeal form.
      - `helpCenterLink` string: Ad policy help center link for the policy topic.
      - `policyDecisionType` 'AD_POLICY_DECISION_TYPE_UNKNOWN' | 'PURSUANT_TO_NOTICE' | 'GOOGLE_INVESTIGATION': The source of the policy decision.
      - `policyEnforcementMeans` 'AD_POLICY_ENFORCEMENT_MEANS_UNKNOWN' | 'AUTOMATED' | 'HUMAN_REVIEW': The policy enforcement means used in the policy review.
      - `policyLabel` string: Localized label text for policy. Examples include "Trademarks in text", "Contains Alcohol", etc.
      - `policyTopic` string: The policy topic. Examples include "TRADEMARKS", "ALCOHOL", etc.
      - `policyTopicConstraints` AdPolicyTopicConstraint[]: The serving constraints relevant to the policy decision.
        - `certificateDomainMismatchCountryList` AdPolicyTopicConstraintAdPolicyCountryConstraintList: A list of countries where the ad cannot serve due to policy constraints.
          - `countries` AdPolicyCriterionRestriction[]: Countries where the ad cannot serve.
            - `countryCriterionId` string, int64: The country criterion id.
            - `countryLabel` string: Localized name for the country. May be empty.
        - `certificateMissingCountryList` AdPolicyTopicConstraintAdPolicyCountryConstraintList: A list of countries where the ad cannot serve due to policy constraints.
          - `countries` AdPolicyCriterionRestriction[]: Countries where the ad cannot serve.
            - `countryCriterionId` string, int64: The country criterion id.
            - `countryLabel` string: Localized name for the country. May be empty.
        - `countryConstraint` AdPolicyTopicConstraintAdPolicyCountryConstraintList: A list of countries where the ad cannot serve due to policy constraints.
          - `countries` AdPolicyCriterionRestriction[]: Countries where the ad cannot serve.
            - `countryCriterionId` string, int64: The country criterion id.
            - `countryLabel` string: Localized name for the country. May be empty.
        - `globalCertificateDomainMismatch` AdPolicyTopicConstraintAdPolicyGlobalCertificateDomainMismatchConstraint: Certificate is required to serve in any country and the existing certificate does not cover the ad's domain.
        - `globalCertificateMissing` AdPolicyTopicConstraintAdPolicyGlobalCertificateMissingConstraint: Certificate is required to serve in any country.
        - `requestCertificateFormLink` string: Link to the form to request a certificate for the constraint.
        - `resellerConstraint` AdPolicyTopicConstraintAdPolicyResellerConstraint: Policy topic was constrained due to disapproval of the website for reseller purposes.
      - `policyTopicDescription` string: A short summary description of the policy topic.
      - `policyTopicEvidences` AdPolicyTopicEvidence[]: The evidence used in the policy decision.
        - `counterfeit` AdPolicyTopicEvidenceCounterfeit: Details on the counterfeit enforcement that caused a policy violation.
          - `owners` string[]: The content or product owners that made a complaint.
        - `destinationMismatch` AdPolicyTopicEvidenceDestinationMismatch: Details on a mismatch between destination URL types.
          - `uriTypes` string[]: The set of URLs that do not match. The list can include single or multiple uri types. Example 1: [`DISPLAY_URL`, `FINAL_URL`] means ad display URL does not match with the ad final URL. Example 2: [`FINAL_URL`] means ad final URL did not match the crawled url, which is also considered as destination mismatch.
        - `destinationNotWorking` AdPolicyTopicEvidenceDestinationNotWorking: Details for on HTTP or DNS errors related to the ad destination.
          - `device` 'AD_POLICY_TOPIC_EVIDENCE_DESTINATION_NOT_WORKING_DEVICE_TYPE_UNKNOWN' | 'DESKTOP' | 'ANDROID' | 'IOS': The device where visiting the URL resulted in the error.
          - `dnsErrorType` 'AD_POLICY_TOPIC_EVIDENCE_DESTINATION_NOT_WORKING_DNS_ERROR_TYPE_UNKNOWN' | 'HOSTNAME_NOT_FOUND' | 'GOOGLE_CRAWLER_DNS_ISSUE': The type of DNS error.
          - `expandedUri` string: The full URL that didn't work.
          - `httpErrorCode` string, int64: The HTTP error code.
          - `lastCheckedTime` string, google-datetime: The last time the error was seen when navigating to URL.
        - `destinationTextList` AdPolicyTopicEvidenceDestinationTextList: A list of destination text that violated the policy.
          - `destinationTexts` string[]: Destination text that caused the policy finding.
        - `httpCode` integer: HTTP code returned when the final URL was crawled.
        - `languageCode` string: The language the ad was detected to be written in. This field uses IETF language tags, such as "en-US".
        - `legalRemoval` AdPolicyTopicEvidenceLegalRemoval: Legal related regulation enforcement, either from DMCA or local legal regulation.
          - `complaintType` 'AD_POLICY_TOPIC_EVIDENCE_LEGAL_REMOVAL_COMPLAINT_TYPE_UNKNOWN' | 'COPYRIGHT' | 'COURT_ORDER' | 'LOCAL_LEGAL': The type of complaint causing the legal removal.
          - `countryRestrictions` AdPolicyCriterionRestriction[]: The countries restricted due to the legal removal.
            - `countryCriterionId` string, int64: The country criterion id.
            - `countryLabel` string: Localized name for the country. May be empty.
          - `dmca` AdPolicyTopicEvidenceLegalRemovalDmca: DMCA complaint details.
            - `complainant` string: The entity who made the legal complaint.
          - `localLegal` AdPolicyTopicEvidenceLegalRemovalLocalLegal: Local legal regulation details.
            - `lawType` string: Type of law for the legal notice.
          - `restrictedUris` string[]: The urls restricted due to the legal removal.
        - `regionalRequirements` AdPolicyTopicEvidenceRegionalRequirements: Trust & Safety (T&S) proactive enforcement for policies meant to address regional requirements. This is considered a Google-owned investigation instead of a regulation notice since it's proactive T&S enforcement.
          - `regionalRequirementsEntries` AdPolicyTopicEvidenceRegionalRequirementsRegionalRequirementsEntry[]: List of regional requirements.
            - `countryRestrictions` AdPolicyCriterionRestriction[]: The countries restricted due to the legal policy.
              - …
            - `legalPolicy` string: The legal policy that is being violated.
        - `textList` AdPolicyTopicEvidenceTextList: A list of fragments of text that violated the policy.
          - `texts` string[]: The fragments of text from the resource that caused the policy finding.
        - `trademark` AdPolicyTopicEvidenceTrademark: Trademark terms that caused a policy violation.
          - `countryRestrictions` AdPolicyCriterionRestriction[]: Countries where the policy violation is relevant.
            - `countryCriterionId` string, int64: The country criterion id.
            - `countryLabel` string: Localized name for the country. May be empty.
          - `owner` string: The trademark content owner.
          - `term` string: The trademark term.
        - `websiteList` AdPolicyTopicEvidenceWebsiteList: A list of websites that violated the policy.
          - `websites` string[]: Websites that caused the policy finding.
      - `policyTopicType` 'AD_POLICY_TOPIC_ENTRY_TYPE_UNKNOWN' | 'PROHIBITED' | 'FULLY_LIMITED' | 'LIMITED' | 'DESCRIPTIVE' | 'BROADENING' | 'AREA_OF_INTEREST_ONLY': How ad serving will be affected due to the relation to the ad policy topic.
  - `adUrls` AdUrl[]: Output only. List of URLs used by the ad.
    - `type` 'AD_URL_TYPE_UNSPECIFIED' | 'AD_URL_TYPE_BEACON_IMPRESSION' | 'AD_URL_TYPE_BEACON_EXPANDABLE_DCM_IMPRESSION' | 'AD_URL_TYPE_BEACON_CLICK' | 'AD_URL_TYPE_BEACON_SKIP': The type of the Ad URL.
    - `url` string: The URL string value.
  - `advertiserId` string, int64: Output only. The unique ID of the advertiser the ad belongs to.
  - `audioAd` AudioAd: Details for an audio ad.
    - `displayUrl` string: The webpage address that appears with the ad.
    - `finalUrl` string: The URL address of the webpage that people reach after they click the ad.
    - `trackingUrl` string: The URL address loaded in the background for tracking purposes. In v4 and earlier, this field represents the tracking URL specified by the user manually. This can be found at userSpecifiedTrackingUrl in v5.
    - `video` YoutubeVideoDetails: Details of a YouTube video.
      - `id` string: Output only. The YouTube video ID which can be searched on YouTube webpage.
      - `unavailableReason` 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_UNSPECIFIED' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_PRIVATE' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_DELETED': Output only. The reason why the video data is not available.
      - `videoAssetId` string, int64: Required. The YouTube video asset id. This is the adAssetId of an AdAsset resource.
  - `bumperAd` BumperAd: Details for a bumper ad.
    - `commonInStreamAttribute` CommonInStreamAttribute: Common attributes for in-stream, non-skippable and bumper ads.
      - `actionButtonLabel` string: Optional. The text on the call-to-action button. Must be set if actionHeadline is set.
      - `actionHeadline` string: Optional. The headline of the call-to-action banner.
      - `companionBanner` ImageAsset: Meta data of an image asset.
        - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
        - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
        - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
          - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
          - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
        - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
      - `displayUrl` string: Required. The webpage address that appears with the ad.
      - `finalUrl` string: Required. The URL address of the webpage that people reach after they click the ad.
      - `trackingUrl` string: Output only. The URL address loaded in the background for tracking purposes. In v4 and earlier, this field represents the tracking URL specified by the user manually. This can be found at userSpecifiedTrackingUrl in v5.
      - `video` YoutubeVideoDetails: Details of a YouTube video.
        - `id` string: Output only. The YouTube video ID which can be searched on YouTube webpage.
        - `unavailableReason` 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_UNSPECIFIED' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_PRIVATE' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_DELETED': Output only. The reason why the video data is not available.
        - `videoAssetId` string, int64: Required. The YouTube video asset id. This is the adAssetId of an AdAsset resource.
  - `dcmTrackingInfo` DcmTrackingInfo: Details on the DCM tracking.
    - `creativeId` string, int64: Required. The DCM creative id.
    - `placementId` string, int64: Required. The DCM placement id.
    - `trackingAdId` string, int64: Required. The DCM tracking ad id.
  - `demandGenCarouselAd` DemandGenCarouselAd: Details for a Demand Gen carousel ad.
    - `businessName` string: Optional. The business name shown on the ad. This setting is required unless a default value is set at the advertiser level. If left unset, the default value will be applied.
    - `cards` CarouselCard[]: Required. The list of cards shown on the ad.
      - `callToAction` string: Required. The text on the call-to-action button shown on the card. Must use 10 characters or less.
      - `finalMobileUrl` string: Optional. The URL address of the webpage that people reach after they click the card on a mobile device.
      - `finalUrl` string: Required. The URL address of the webpage that people reach after they click the card.
      - `headline` string: Required. The headline of the card.
      - `marketingImage` ImageAsset: Meta data of an image asset.
        - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
        - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
        - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
          - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
          - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
        - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
      - `portraitMarketingImage` ImageAsset: Meta data of an image asset.
        - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
        - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
        - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
          - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
          - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
        - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
      - `squareMarketingImage` ImageAsset: Meta data of an image asset.
        - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
        - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
        - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
          - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
          - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
        - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
    - `customParameters` object: Optional. The custom parameters and accompanying values to add to the tracking URL.
    - `description` string: Required. The description of the ad.
    - `finalUrl` string: Required. The URL address of the webpage that people reach after they click the ad.
    - `finalUrlSuffix` string: Optional. The suffix to append to landing page URLs.
    - `headline` string: Required. The headline of the ad.
    - `logo` ImageAsset: Meta data of an image asset.
      - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
      - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
      - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
        - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
        - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
      - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
    - `trackingUrl` string: Output only. The URL address loaded in the background for tracking purposes.
    - `userSpecifiedTrackingUrl` string: Optional. The tracking URL specified by the user manually.
  - `demandGenImageAd` DemandGenImageAd: Details for a Demand Gen image ad.
    - `businessName` string: Optional. The business name shown on the ad. This setting is required unless a default value is set at the advertiser level. If left unset, the default value will be applied.
    - `callToAction` string: Required. The call-to-action button shown on the ad.
    - `customParameters` object: Optional. The custom parameters and accompanying values to add to the tracking URL.
    - `descriptions` string[]: Required. The list of descriptions shown on the ad.
    - `finalMobileUrl` string: Optional. The URL address of the webpage that people reach after they click the ad on a mobile device.
    - `finalUrl` string: Required. The URL address of the webpage that people reach after they click the ad.
    - `finalUrlSuffix` string: Optional. The suffix to append to landing page URLs.
    - `headlines` string[]: Required. The list of headlines shown on the ad.
    - `logoImages` ImageAsset[]: The list of logo images shown on the ad. This setting is required unless a default value is set at the advertiser level. If left unset, the default value will be applied.
      - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
      - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
      - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
        - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
        - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
      - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
    - `marketingImages` ImageAsset[]: The list of marketing images shown on the ad.
      - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
      - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
      - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
        - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
        - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
      - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
    - `portraitMarketingImages` ImageAsset[]: The list of portrait marketing images shown on the ad.
      - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
      - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
      - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
        - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
        - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
      - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
    - `squareMarketingImages` ImageAsset[]: The list of square marketing images shown on the ad.
      - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
      - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
      - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
        - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
        - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
      - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
    - `trackingUrl` string: Output only. The URL address loaded in the background for tracking purposes.
    - `userSpecifiedTrackingUrl` string: Optional. The tracking URL specified by the user manually.
  - `demandGenProductAd` DemandGenProductAd: Details for a Demand Gen product ad.
    - `businessName` string: Optional. The business name shown on the ad. This setting is required unless a default value is set at the advertiser level. If left unset, the default value will be applied.
    - `callToAction` 'CALL_TO_ACTION_UNSPECIFIED' | 'AUTOMATED' | 'LEARN_MORE' | 'GET_QUOTE' | 'APPLY_NOW' | 'SIGN_UP' | 'CONTACT_US' | 'SUBSCRIBE' | 'DOWNLOAD' | 'BOOK_NOW' | 'SHOP_NOW' | 'BUY_NOW' | 'DONATE_NOW' | 'ORDER_NOW' | 'PLAY_NOW' | 'SEE_MORE' | 'START_NOW' | 'VISIT_SITE' | 'WATCH_NOW': Required. The call-to-action button shown on the ad. The supported values are: * `AUTOMATED` * `APPLY_NOW` * `BOOK_NOW` * `CONTACT_US` * `DOWNLOAD` * `GET_QUOTE` * `LEARN_MORE` * `SHOP_NOW` * `SIGN_UP` * `SUBSCRIBE`
    - `customParameters` object: Optional. The custom parameters and accompanying values to add to the tracking URL.
    - `description` string: Required. The description of the ad.
    - `displayUrlBreadcrumb1` string: Optional. The first piece after the domain in the display URL.
    - `displayUrlBreadcrumb2` string: Optional. The second piece after the domain in the display URL.
    - `finalUrl` string: Required. The URL address of the webpage that people reach after they click the ad.
    - `finalUrlSuffix` string: Optional. The suffix to append to landing page URLs.
    - `headline` string: Required. The headline of the ad.
    - `logo` ImageAsset: Meta data of an image asset.
      - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
      - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
      - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
        - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
        - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
      - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
    - `trackingUrl` string: Output only. The URL address loaded in the background for tracking purposes.
    - `userSpecifiedTrackingUrl` string: Optional. The tracking URL specified by the user manually.
  - `demandGenVideoAd` DemandGenVideoAd: Details for a Demand Gen video ad.
    - `businessName` string: Optional. The business name shown on the ad. This setting is required unless a default value is set at the advertiser level. If left unset, the default value will be applied.
    - `callToAction` 'CALL_TO_ACTION_UNSPECIFIED' | 'AUTOMATED' | 'LEARN_MORE' | 'GET_QUOTE' | 'APPLY_NOW' | 'SIGN_UP' | 'CONTACT_US' | 'SUBSCRIBE' | 'DOWNLOAD' | 'BOOK_NOW' | 'SHOP_NOW' | 'BUY_NOW' | 'DONATE_NOW' | 'ORDER_NOW' | 'PLAY_NOW' | 'SEE_MORE' | 'START_NOW' | 'VISIT_SITE' | 'WATCH_NOW': Required. The call-to-action button shown on the ad. The supported values are: * `AUTOMATED` * `LEARN_MORE` * `GET_QUOTE` * `APPLY_NOW` * `SIGN_UP` * `CONTACT_US` * `SUBSCRIBE` * `DOWNLOAD` * `BOOK_NOW` * `SHOP_NOW` * `BUY_NOW` * `DONATE_NOW` * `ORDER_NOW` * `PLAY_NOW` * `SEE_MORE` * `START_NOW` * `VISIT_SITE` * `WATCH_NOW`
    - `companionBanner` ImageAsset: Meta data of an image asset.
      - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
      - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
      - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
        - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
        - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
      - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
    - `customParameters` object: Optional. The custom parameters and accompanying values to add to the tracking URL.
    - `descriptions` string[]: Required. The list of descriptions shown on the ad.
    - `displayUrlBreadcrumb1` string: Optional. The first piece after the domain in the display URL.
    - `displayUrlBreadcrumb2` string: Optional. The second piece after the domain in the display URL.
    - `finalMobileUrl` string: Optional. The URL address of the webpage that people reach after they click the ad on a mobile device.
    - `finalUrl` string: Required. The URL address of the webpage that people reach after they click the ad.
    - `finalUrlSuffix` string: Optional. The suffix to append to landing page URLs.
    - `headlines` string[]: Required. The list of headlines shown on the ad.
    - `logo` ImageAsset: Meta data of an image asset.
      - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
      - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
      - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
        - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
        - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
      - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
    - `longHeadlines` string[]: Required. The list of long headlines shown on the ad.
    - `trackingUrl` string: Output only. The URL address loaded in the background for tracking purposes.
    - `userSpecifiedTrackingUrl` string: Optional. The tracking URL specified by the user manually.
    - `videos` YoutubeVideoDetails[]: Required. The list of YouTube video assets used by this ad.
      - `id` string: Output only. The YouTube video ID which can be searched on YouTube webpage.
      - `unavailableReason` 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_UNSPECIFIED' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_PRIVATE' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_DELETED': Output only. The reason why the video data is not available.
      - `videoAssetId` string, int64: Required. The YouTube video asset id. This is the adAssetId of an AdAsset resource.
  - `displayName` string: Required. The display name of the ad. Must be UTF-8 encoded with a maximum size of 255 bytes.
  - `displayVideoSourceAd` DisplayVideoSourceAd: The ad sourced from a DV360 creative.
    - `creativeId` string, int64: The ID of the source creative.
  - `entityStatus` 'ENTITY_STATUS_UNSPECIFIED' | 'ENTITY_STATUS_ACTIVE' | 'ENTITY_STATUS_ARCHIVED' | 'ENTITY_STATUS_DRAFT' | 'ENTITY_STATUS_PAUSED' | 'ENTITY_STATUS_SCHEDULED_FOR_DELETION': Required. The entity status of the ad.
  - `inStreamAd` InStreamAd: Details for an in-stream ad.
    - `commonInStreamAttribute` CommonInStreamAttribute: Common attributes for in-stream, non-skippable and bumper ads.
      - `actionButtonLabel` string: Optional. The text on the call-to-action button. Must be set if actionHeadline is set.
      - `actionHeadline` string: Optional. The headline of the call-to-action banner.
      - `companionBanner` ImageAsset: Meta data of an image asset.
        - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
        - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
        - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
          - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
          - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
        - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
      - `displayUrl` string: Required. The webpage address that appears with the ad.
      - `finalUrl` string: Required. The URL address of the webpage that people reach after they click the ad.
      - `trackingUrl` string: Output only. The URL address loaded in the background for tracking purposes. In v4 and earlier, this field represents the tracking URL specified by the user manually. This can be found at userSpecifiedTrackingUrl in v5.
      - `video` YoutubeVideoDetails: Details of a YouTube video.
        - `id` string: Output only. The YouTube video ID which can be searched on YouTube webpage.
        - `unavailableReason` 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_UNSPECIFIED' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_PRIVATE' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_DELETED': Output only. The reason why the video data is not available.
        - `videoAssetId` string, int64: Required. The YouTube video asset id. This is the adAssetId of an AdAsset resource.
    - `customParameters` object: Optional. The custom parameters and accompanying values to add to the tracking URL.
  - `mastheadAd` MastheadAd: Details for a Masthead Ad.
    - `autoplayVideoDuration` string, google-duration: The duration of time the video will autoplay.
    - `autoplayVideoStartMillisecond` string, int64: The amount of time in milliseconds after which the video will start to play.
    - `callToActionButtonLabel` string: The text on the call-to-action button.
    - `callToActionFinalUrl` string: The destination URL for the call-to-action button.
    - `callToActionTrackingUrl` string: The tracking URL for the call-to-action button.
    - `companionYoutubeVideos` YoutubeVideoDetails[]: The videos that appear next to the Masthead Ad on desktop. Can be no more than two.
      - `id` string: Output only. The YouTube video ID which can be searched on YouTube webpage.
      - `unavailableReason` 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_UNSPECIFIED' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_PRIVATE' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_DELETED': Output only. The reason why the video data is not available.
      - `videoAssetId` string, int64: Required. The YouTube video asset id. This is the adAssetId of an AdAsset resource.
    - `description` string: The description of the ad.
    - `headline` string: The headline of the ad.
    - `showChannelArt` boolean: Whether to show a background or banner that appears at the top of a YouTube page.
    - `video` YoutubeVideoDetails: Details of a YouTube video.
      - `id` string: Output only. The YouTube video ID which can be searched on YouTube webpage.
      - `unavailableReason` 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_UNSPECIFIED' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_PRIVATE' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_DELETED': Output only. The reason why the video data is not available.
      - `videoAssetId` string, int64: Required. The YouTube video asset id. This is the adAssetId of an AdAsset resource.
    - `videoAspectRatio` 'VIDEO_ASPECT_RATIO_UNSPECIFIED' | 'VIDEO_ASPECT_RATIO_WIDESCREEN' | 'VIDEO_ASPECT_RATIO_FIXED_16_9': The aspect ratio of the autoplaying YouTube video on the Masthead.
  - `name` string: Output only. The resource name of the ad.
  - `nonSkippableAd` NonSkippableAd: Details for a non-skippable ad.
    - `commonInStreamAttribute` CommonInStreamAttribute: Common attributes for in-stream, non-skippable and bumper ads.
      - `actionButtonLabel` string: Optional. The text on the call-to-action button. Must be set if actionHeadline is set.
      - `actionHeadline` string: Optional. The headline of the call-to-action banner.
      - `companionBanner` ImageAsset: Meta data of an image asset.
        - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
        - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
        - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
          - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
          - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
        - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
      - `displayUrl` string: Required. The webpage address that appears with the ad.
      - `finalUrl` string: Required. The URL address of the webpage that people reach after they click the ad.
      - `trackingUrl` string: Output only. The URL address loaded in the background for tracking purposes. In v4 and earlier, this field represents the tracking URL specified by the user manually. This can be found at userSpecifiedTrackingUrl in v5.
      - `video` YoutubeVideoDetails: Details of a YouTube video.
        - `id` string: Output only. The YouTube video ID which can be searched on YouTube webpage.
        - `unavailableReason` 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_UNSPECIFIED' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_PRIVATE' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_DELETED': Output only. The reason why the video data is not available.
        - `videoAssetId` string, int64: Required. The YouTube video asset id. This is the adAssetId of an AdAsset resource.
    - `customParameters` object: Optional. The custom parameters and accompanying values to add to the tracking URL.
  - `videoDiscoverAd` VideoDiscoveryAd: Details for a video discovery ad.
    - `description1` string: First text line for the ad.
    - `description2` string: Second text line for the ad.
    - `headline` string: The headline of ad.
    - `thumbnail` 'THUMBNAIL_UNSPECIFIED' | 'THUMBNAIL_DEFAULT' | 'THUMBNAIL_1' | 'THUMBNAIL_2' | 'THUMBNAIL_3': Thumbnail image used in the ad.
    - `video` YoutubeVideoDetails: Details of a YouTube video.
      - `id` string: Output only. The YouTube video ID which can be searched on YouTube webpage.
      - `unavailableReason` 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_UNSPECIFIED' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_PRIVATE' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_DELETED': Output only. The reason why the video data is not available.
      - `videoAssetId` string, int64: Required. The YouTube video asset id. This is the adAssetId of an AdAsset resource.
  - `videoPerformanceAd` VideoPerformanceAd: Details for a video performance ad.
    - `actionButtonLabels` string[]: Optional. The list of text assets shown on the call-to-action button. Must be set if headlines is set.
    - `businessName` string: Optional. The business name shown on the ad. This setting is required unless a default value is set at the advertiser level. If left unset, the default value will be applied.
    - `companionBanners` ImageAsset[]: Optional. The list of companion banners used by this ad.
      - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
      - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
      - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
        - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
        - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
      - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
    - `customParameters` object: Optional. The custom parameters and accompanying values to add to the tracking URL.
    - `descriptions` string[]: Optional. The list of descriptions shown on the call-to-action banner. Must be set unless the parent line item's lineItemType is `LINE_ITEM_TYPE_YOUTUBE_AND_PARTNERS_NON_SKIPPABLE`, in which case this field cannot be set.
    - `displayUrlBreadcrumb1` string: Optional. The first piece after the domain in the display URL.
    - `displayUrlBreadcrumb2` string: Optional. The second piece after the domain in the display URL. Can only be set if displayUrlBreadcrumb1 is also set.
    - `domain` string: Output only. The domain of the display URL.
    - `finalUrl` string: Required. The URL address of the webpage that people reach after they click the ad.
    - `headlines` string[]: Optional. The list of headlines shown on the call-to-action banner.
    - `logo` ImageAsset: Meta data of an image asset.
      - `assetId` string, int64: Required. The unique ID of the asset.
      - `fileSize` string, int64: Output only. File size of the image asset in bytes.
      - `fullSize` Dimensions: Dimensions.
        - `heightPixels` integer: The height in pixels.
        - `widthPixels` integer: The width in pixels.
      - `mimeType` string: Output only. MIME type of the image asset.
    - `longHeadlines` string[]: Optional. The list of long headlines shown on the call-to-action banner. Must be set unless the parent line item's lineItemType is `LINE_ITEM_TYPE_YOUTUBE_AND_PARTNERS_NON_SKIPPABLE`, in which case this field cannot be set.
    - `trackingUrl` string: Output only. The URL address loaded in the background for tracking purposes. In v4 and earlier, this field represents the tracking URL specified by the user manually. This can be found at userSpecifiedTrackingUrl in v5.
    - `videos` YoutubeVideoDetails[]: Required. The list of YouTube video assets used by this ad.
      - `id` string: Output only. The YouTube video ID which can be searched on YouTube webpage.
      - `unavailableReason` 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_UNSPECIFIED' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_PRIVATE' | 'VIDEO_UNAVAILABLE_REASON_DELETED': Output only. The reason why the video data is not available.
      - `videoAssetId` string, int64: Required. The YouTube video asset id. This is the adAssetId of an AdAsset resource.

## Response `200`

Successful response

## Changes

- **2026-10-10** `52cdb4885336`: 2 breaking
  - removed the request body
  - removed the media type `*/*` for the response with the status `200`
- **2026-10-10** `0f73dc785c76`: 28 info
  - the request optional property `audioAd/video/unavailableReason` became read-only
  - the request optional property `bumperAd/commonInStreamAttribute/trackingUrl` became read-only
  - the request optional property `bumperAd/commonInStreamAttribute/video/unavailableReason` became read-only
  - the request optional property `demandGenVideoAd/videos/items/unavailableReason` became read-only
  - …24 more

[Operation history](https://skmtc.dev/google/apis/displayvideo/changes/v4/advertisers/:advertiserId/adGroupAds/post.md)

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