📲Ads.txt

Learn what Ads.txt is, how it works, and how to implement it on your ReneVerse-connected website to enhance ad transparency, prevent fraud, and ensure only authorized partners can sell your ad invento

🧾 What is Ads.txt?

Ads.txt (Authorized Digital Sellers) is an IAB Tech Lab initiative designed to increase transparency in the programmatic advertising ecosystem. It enables publishers to declare which companies are authorized to sell their digital inventory, helping advertisers verify they are buying legitimate ad space and preventing unauthorized inventory sales.

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✅ Benefits of Implementing Ads.txt

• 🔒 Prevents Ad Fraud: Reduces domain spoofing and unauthorized reselling

• 👁️ Increases Transparency: Clarifies your supply chain for buyers

• 🤝 Builds Trust: Signals professionalism and compliance with ad industry standards

• 💰 Protects Revenue: Ensures ad dollars flow to legitimate channels

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⚙️ How to Implement Ads.txt on ReneVerse.io

Follow these steps to correctly implement ads.txt on your ReneVerse website:

1️⃣ Create the Ads.txt File

1. Open a plain text editor (such as Notepad, TextEdit, VS Code, etc.)

2. Add entries following this format:

   reneverse.io, [OrgID], DIRECT

   • reneverse.io is your domain name

   • [OrgID] is your unique organization ID provided by ReneVerse

   • DIRECT indicates a direct relationship with the seller

   Example:

   reneverse.io, OrgID123456789123456789123456789, DIRECT

Your OrgID is provided when your organization is registered or created by ReneVerse.

2️⃣ Upload Ads.txt to the Root Directory

• Connect to your web server using FTP, cPanel, or your preferred file manager

• Place ads.txt in the root directory of your domain (e.g. https://yourwebsite.com/ads.txt )

3️⃣ Verify the Implementation

• Visit https://yourwebsite.com/ads.txt in your browser.

• If the file loads correctly as plain text, you're good to go!

If you see a 404 error or cannot access the file, check that:

• The file is named exactly "ads.txt" (lowercase, with no spaces)

• The file is placed in the correct root directory

• Your server permissions allow public access to the file

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Troubleshooting

• ❌ File Not Found: Ensure the file is named correctly and placed in the root directory
• 🔐 Permission Issues: Check server permissions to make sure the file is readable
• 🌐 Subdomain Problems: Each subdomain requires its own ads.txt file
• 🧾 Content Type: Ensure the file is served with the correct MIME type text/plain

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📌 Best Practices

• Keep your file up to date 🗓️

• Regularly audit partners 🔍

• Only include authorized sellers ✅

• Follow IAB’s exact formatting guidelines 📄