Can I Use AdSense on Multiple Websites?
One of the most common questions publishers ask after getting approved for Google AdSense is:
“Can I use AdSense on more than one website?”
The short answer is yes — but there are important rules, limits, and best practices you must follow. Misunderstanding these can lead to rejected sites, limited ads, or even account suspension.
This article explains how AdSense works across multiple websites, how to add new sites correctly, what Google allows and forbids, and how to scale safely without risking your account.
1. The Core Rule: One AdSense Account per Person
Google AdSense works on a one-account-per-publisher model.
You are allowed:
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✅ One AdSense account
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✅ Unlimited websites under that account (as long as they comply)
You are NOT allowed:
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❌ Multiple AdSense accounts per person
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❌ Multiple accounts to bypass bans or limits
Your identity (name, address, tax info, payment details) is tied to your account.
2. How AdSense Treats Multiple Websites
AdSense does not approve “accounts only” — it also evaluates each website individually.
That means:
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Your account may be approved
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But each new site must still comply with policies
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Google can restrict ads on a single site without banning your entire account
This gives flexibility — but also responsibility.
3. Is There a Limit to How Many Sites I Can Add?
There is no official limit on the number of websites you can add to one AdSense account.
Publishers commonly run:
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2–5 sites (bloggers)
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10–50 sites (niche publishers)
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100+ sites (media networks)
However, scale increases scrutiny. Google expects quality and compliance across all properties.
4. How to Add a New Website to AdSense (Step-by-Step)
Adding a site is simple, but many people do it incorrectly.
Step 1: Log in to AdSense
Go to your AdSense dashboard.
Step 2: Add a New Site
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Navigate to Sites
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Click Add site
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Enter the domain (no http/https needed)
Step 3: Add the AdSense Code
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Place the provided code in your site’s
<head>section -
Usually added via:
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WordPress header
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Theme settings
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Plugin (e.g., Insert Headers and Footers)
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Step 4: Wait for Review
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Google reviews the site automatically or manually
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Ads may show as “limited” during review
Step 5: Approval or Rejection
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Approved → ads run normally
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Rejected → fix issues and resubmit
5. Do New Websites Need Separate Approval?
Yes.
Even though your account is already approved:
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Every new site is reviewed
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Approval is usually faster than first-time approval
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Content quality and policy compliance still matter
A bad site can affect your entire account if ignored.
6. Can I Add a Brand-New Website?
Technically yes — practically risky.
New sites with:
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very little content
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low traffic
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thin or AI-generated pages
are more likely to:
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get “limited ads”
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be rejected
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reduce advertiser trust
Best practice:
Wait until the site has:
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at least 20–30 quality pages
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clear navigation
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original, useful content
7. Can One Bad Website Get My Account Banned?
Yes — if ignored.
Google evaluates:
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individual site violations
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repeated policy abuse
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intent to manipulate ads
If you:
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run prohibited content
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generate invalid traffic
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ignore warnings
Google may suspend:
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ads on that site → first
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entire account → if abuse continues
Always remove or fix problem sites quickly.
8. Managing Multiple Websites Safely
To protect your account:
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Monitor Policy Center regularly
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Track each site’s performance separately
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Remove ads from experimental or risky sites
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Keep content quality high across all properties
Treat every site as if it’s your only one.
9. Using the Same Ad Code on All Sites
Yes — you can use:
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the same AdSense account
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the same ad units
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the same Auto Ads setup
Google automatically:
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tracks earnings by site
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attributes traffic correctly
You do NOT need separate ad codes per site.
10. Tracking Performance by Website
AdSense allows you to:
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view earnings by site
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compare RPM, CTR, CPC
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identify top-performing domains
Use:
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Sites report
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Custom channels
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Google Analytics integration
This helps you decide which sites to scale — and which to shut down.
11. Can I Use AdSense on Different Niches?
Yes.
You can run:
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a tech blog
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a finance site
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a travel blog
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a hobby site
under one account.
However:
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Mixing high-risk niches (e.g., health, finance) requires extra care
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Policy violations in one niche don’t excuse others
Niche diversity is allowed — negligence is not.
12. Can I Sell or Buy Websites With AdSense?
Important distinction:
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❌ You cannot sell your AdSense account
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✅ You can sell a website that uses AdSense
When selling a site:
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Remove your ad code
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Buyer adds their own AdSense
Never “transfer” accounts — it violates policy.
13. Multiple Websites vs Multiple Accounts (Why People Get Banned)
Common mistakes:
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Creating a second account “just in case”
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Using family member names dishonestly
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Opening new accounts after suspension
Google detects:
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IP patterns
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payment info
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identity data
This almost always results in permanent bans.
14. Can Teams or Companies Use One Account?
Yes.
Businesses can:
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run multiple sites
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manage them under one AdSense account
Best practices:
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one owner/admin
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controlled access
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documented compliance processes
Large publishers often use one master account.
15. Using AdSense With Subdomains
Subdomains (e.g., blog.example.com):
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usually don’t require separate addition
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still must follow content policies
If a subdomain violates policy:
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ads may be restricted on that subdomain only
16. Auto Ads and Multiple Sites
Auto Ads can be:
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enabled globally
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adjusted per site
You can:
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turn Auto Ads off for weaker sites
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customize density per domain
This helps balance UX and earnings.
17. Common Reasons New Sites Get Rejected
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Thin or duplicate content
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Poor navigation
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“Under construction” pages
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Copyright issues
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Excessive ads before approval
Fix these before submitting.
18. Best Strategy for Scaling With Multiple Sites
A safe growth model:
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Build one strong site
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Learn what content earns high RPM
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Replicate quality across new sites
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Add sites gradually
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Monitor compliance continuously
Slow and clean beats fast and risky.
19. Can I Use AdSense on Client Websites?
Yes, with caution.
Agencies often:
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place their AdSense on client sites
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share revenue privately
Risk:
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you are responsible for policy violations
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client behavior can affect your account
Many agencies prefer clients to use their own accounts.
20. Final Takeaway
Yes — you can use AdSense on multiple websites, and many successful publishers do.
But remember:
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one account only
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unlimited sites, but not unlimited risk
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every site must meet policy standards
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one bad site can hurt everything
AdSense rewards scale with discipline.
If you treat every website as a long-term asset — not a quick experiment —
you can grow a stable, diversified AdSense income safely.
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