I tried creating an account with the Google AdSense program for a protected website. However, my application was rejected because the website was behind a login/password screen.
Its interesting that google thinks that the site should be open for navigation to get an ad sense account.
Here's the email response that I got.
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Thank you for your interest in Google AdSense. After reviewing your application, our program specialists have found that it does not comply with our policies. Therefore, we're unable to accept you into Google AdSense at this time.
We did not approve your application for the reasons listed below. If you are able to resolve these issues, please feel free to reply to this email for reconsideration when you have made the changes.
Issues:
- Difficult site navigation
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Further detail:
Difficult site navigation: During our review of your website, we found your site difficult to navigate. Potential navigation issues include: pages behind a login/restricted access, broken links, excessive pop-ups, dialers, website pages under construction or not yet launched.
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For a complete list of AdSense criteria, please visit:
https://www.google.com/adsense/policies?hl=en_US
https://www.google.com/adsense/localized-terms?hl=en_US
If you would like to submit another website for consideration, simply reply to this email and provide us with the URL. If this new website complies with our program policies, we will help you start delivering Google ads in minutes.
Please contact us at adsense-support@google.com if you have any questions.
Regards,
The Google AdSense Team
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