# Fixing Google Ads Rejections Caused by Funnel URL Redirects or Extra Paths
> Overview When a funnel is published on a subdomain (example: offers.example.com ), Google Ads may reject the landing page due to: Circumventing Systems…
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## **Overview**
When a funnel is published on a subdomain (example: `offers.example.com`), Google Ads may reject the landing page due to:
- **Circumventing Systems**
- **Compromised Site**
- **Final URL Mismatch**
- **Redirect or URL Loop Detected**
This usually happens because the funnel has **two different URLs that load the same page**, such as:
- `https://offers.example.com/`
- `https://offers.example.com/summer-deal`
Google Ads sees this as a redirect or URL inconsistency, even though the page loads normally in a browser.
This article explains why it happens and how to fix it.
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## **Why This Happens**
Funnels automatically include a **step path** such as:
`offers.example.com/summer-deal`
But many users want the root version:
`offers.example.com/`
Both URLs point to the same funnel step, which can lead to:
- Two URLs → One page
- Google detecting a redirect or mismatch
- Google Ads rejecting the landing page
This is normal behavior in funnels, but Google needs one “official” URL.
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## **The Fix: Add a Canonical URL**
A **canonical tag** tells Google:
> “Both URLs are valid, but this one is the official version.”
Adding a canonical tag removes redirect-related disapprovals in Google Ads.
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## **How to Add the Canonical Tag**
1. Open your **Funnel** → Select the **Funnel Step**.
2. Click **Settings** (top right).
3. Scroll to **SEO Meta Data**.
4. Locate **Custom Head Tracking Code**.
5. Paste this code:
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6. Replace `offers.example.com` with your actual funnel subdomain.
7. Save and publish.
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## **Neutral Example Scenarios**
### **Example 1 – Basic Funnel Subdomain**
Default funnel URL:
`offers.example.com/summer-deal`
Preferred canonical:
``
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### **Example 2 – Lead Generation Funnel**
Funnel step:
`promo.example.com/landing-page`
Canonical tag:
``
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### **Example 3 – Product Demo Funnel**
Funnel step:
`demo.example.com/demo-step`
Canonical tag:
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## **What This Solves**
- Removes redirect/mismatch warnings in Google Ads
- Prevents “final URL mismatch” rejections
- Ensures Google sees one stable version of the URL
- Avoids SEO duplicate-content issues
- Reduces indexing inconsistencies in search engines
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## **When to Use This Fix**
Use this solution if:
- Your funnel is hosted on a **subdomain**
- Google Ads rejects the landing page
- You notice an extra funnel path (e.g., `/summer-deal`)
- You want the root URL to be recognized as the main landing page
- Google Search Console reports duplicate URLs
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## **Important Notes**
- This does **not** change how your funnel behaves for visitors.
- It only informs Google/Google Ads which URL should be treated as the authoritative version.
- This is the recommended fix for funnels with multiple accessible URLs.
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