> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.adcue.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Create an AdCue account, connect Google Ads, and run your first MCP tool.

# Quickstart

Get from zero to a first **read-only** MCP call in five steps.

## 1. Create an account

1. Open [adcue.app](https://adcue.app) and choose **Get Started** / **Sign in**.
2. Complete **Auth0** sign-in (email verification required).
3. Land on the app shell at [adcue.app/app](https://adcue.app/app) (Usage & Billing).

Details: [Create account](/create-account).

## 2. Connect Google Ads

1. Open [adcue.app/app/connections](https://adcue.app/app/connections).
2. Start **Connect Google Ads** and approve Google’s consent screen with the identity that can access your ads.
3. Choose a **primary** customer if more than one account is listed.

Details: [Connect Google Ads](/connect/google-ads).

## 3. Connect an AI client

Point your client at the production MCP endpoint:

```text theme={null}
https://mcp.adcue.app/mcp
```

Supported first-wave clients: **ChatGPT**, **Claude**, and **Cursor** (plus other MCP-compatible tools).

In-app walkthrough: [adcue.app/app/setup](https://adcue.app/app/setup).

Full configs: [Connect an AI client](/connect/mcp-setup).

## 4. First read call

Prefer non-destructive tools first:

| Goal              | Tool / path                                             |
| ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| Discovery         | `search_tools` or `google_ads` with `action=list_tools` |
| Connection health | `get_connections_status` or `list_connected_accounts`   |
| Campaigns         | `list_campaigns` via the `google_ads` router            |

Example router call:

```json theme={null}
{
  "action": "execute",
  "tool_name": "list_campaigns",
  "arguments": { "customer_id": "1234567890" }
}
```

Always pass `customer_id` as a **string**.

## 5. Safety defaults before any write

| Rule               | Detail                                                                |
| ------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Creates are paused | New entities land **PAUSED** until you enable them in Google Ads      |
| Confirm deletes    | Destructive `remove_*` tools need `confirm_delete: true`              |
| Explicit approval  | Client / product prompts should require confirmation before mutations |

Full model: [Safety model](/mcp/safety).

## Checklist

* [ ] Signed in at [adcue.app/app](https://adcue.app/app)
* [ ] Google Ads connected at `/app/connections`
* [ ] MCP client pointed at `https://mcp.adcue.app/mcp`
* [ ] Successful read: list accounts or campaigns
* [ ] No write tools until you understand [safety](/mcp/safety)

## Next

* [Tool catalog](/mcp/tools) — full registry-backed list
* [How MCP works](/mcp/overview) — router pattern and discovery
* [FAQ](/knowledge/faq)