How to get back content API on google merchant center

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Topic summary

A user accidentally deleted the Content API from their Google Merchant Center data sources. When attempting to re-add it, they’re redirected to the Shopify App Store where the Google & YouTube app is already installed.

Solution provided:

  • Reinstalling the Google & YouTube for Shopify app will restore the Content API connection
  • Products should appear live in Google Merchant Center within approximately 30 minutes after reinstallation

The issue appears resolved with a straightforward reinstallation process.

Summarized with AI on November 3. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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Hi,

I deleted the content API from data sources in google merchant centre. I clicked on add source but it just takes me to the shopify app store where I have already downloaded google and youtube for shopify. Will reconnecting the shopify account to google fix it? How long does this process take?

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Yes reinstalling Google and YouTube app will fix the issue and you can see the product live in Google merchant center within 30 minute.