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I'm developing a web app that will use Google Adsense or DFP as a method of monetisation. I've tried searching for some reliable info but I can't find any.

How do I run a development environment with Adsense/DFP so that ads will show, but not create revenue in our account? Obviously if I just put the tag on my site my account will eventually get banned because the traffic isn't legitimate. Is there a Javascript flag I can set in development to show ads but not create revenue?

Similarly, is Adsense/DFP smart enough to ignore requests from a certain location (such as my office) because once the app is deployed to production our team is likely going to need to test/use the app.

Basically I want to do everything I can so our account doesn't get banned.

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Michael Bates
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In case if you need it for android app, you are able to define test unit ad (ads:adUnitId="/6499/example/banner") or you can also request test ads by using AdRequest.Builder.addTestDevice. Maybe, there is also test unit for web app but I didn't manage to find it.

Previously, you were able to mark ad as test on this way google_adtest = “on” but it is seems that it is depricated now.

Take a look at links below for advices how to avoid ban by Google:

avoid ban | google adsense preview

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In case you are developing an website: There is no supported "dev" version of Adsense. You can only use it on a live site.

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Lars Flieger
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