Query Google Ads Data in MySQL Workbench

MySQL Workbench allows users to administer MySQL environments and gain better visibility into databases. When paired with CData Connect (on-premise or Connect Server), you get live access to Google Ads data as if it were a MySQL database. This article shows how to create a virtual database for Google Ads in Connect and work with live Google Ads data in MySQL Workbench.

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for Google Ads Data

CData Connect uses a straightforward, point-and-click interface to connect to data sources and generate APIs.

1. Login to Connect and click Connections.
2. Select "Google Ads" from Available Data Sources.
3. Google Ads uses OAuth to authenticate. Click Connect to authenticate with Google Ads.
4. Click Privileges -> Add and add the new user (or an existing user) with the appropriate permissions.

With the virtual database created, you are ready to connect to Google Ads from MySQL Workbench.

Query Google Ads from MySQL Workbench

The steps below outline connecting to the virtual Google Ads database in Connect from MySQL Workbench and issuing basic queries to work with live Google Ads data.

Connect to Google Ads through Connect

1. In MySQL Workbench, click to add a new MySQL connection.
2. Name the connection (CData Connect).
3. Set the Hostname, Port, and Username parameters to connect to the SQL Gateway.
4. Click Store in Vault to set and store the password.
5. Click Test Connection to ensure the connection is configured properly and click OK.

Query Google Ads Data

1. Open the connection you just created (CData Connect).
2. Click File -> New Query Tab.
3. Write a SQL query to retrieve Google Ads data, like SELECT * FROM adwordsdb.CampaignPerformance;

With access to live Google Ads data from MySQL Workbench, you can easily query and update Google Ads, just like you would a MySQL database. Request a demo of the CData Connect and start working with Google Ads just like a MySQL database today.