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title: How to activate Ad Groups within the Lead Engine of my admin dashboard? 
description: Directions on how to activate the ad groups in the lead engine through the admin side of the website.
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# How to activate Ad Groups within the Lead Engine of my admin dashboard?

## This guide provides a straightforward process for creating and activating ad groups within the Lead Engine, specifically tailored for funeral homes. By following these steps, users can effectively promote their services through various channels, enhancing visibility and engagement with potential clients. The guide also offers tips for customizing ads, ensuring that users can maximize their outreach efforts. Overall, it’s an essential resource for optimizing advertising strategies in a sensitive industry.

1. Navigate to your funeral home dashboard.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2025-11-18/0356ed86-89e5-4fe4-80bd-b75d3afe6ec1/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T192401Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=4c1120db537335cbf6552151feff411932b0efc1ac22cfbc1932fa71a7229a95)
2. Click **"Lead Engine".![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2025-11-18/a5564faf-52fc-4a16-b0f8-74a67e9ecb12/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T192401Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=657dfde1901e27a9a028cba6ffb52b81995f05fb1994f07d0726838422f67ccd)**

   \*If **Lead Engine** or **Default Ad Groups** are not visible, please contact Tukios support for activation assistance.\*
3. Click **"Ad Groups".![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2025-11-18/ccd7a1ea-9860-4c20-94dc-479421d13620/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T192401Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=63b2562085f5fe34e2b301971efb49bfd66556b6f152a297b1ecba7aaef62756)**
4. Scroll down to find the list of available **Ad Groups**. The ones you see here are our default ad groups.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2025-11-18/1eec3aab-9bff-419c-a8a0-305ff3e0ddba/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T192401Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=12ca1c1c5fdf75c4f363306a61a6408e5eb3e7c99e7b3a30fd546bfb6cbc7ed3)
5. Drag and drop your ad onto **Guestbook** to activate the Guestbook ad. This ad will be shared automatically when a user signs the Guestbook.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2025-11-18/9cbe9bb9-3862-4e76-88a6-a6d7d990ce97/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T192401Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=9f10631b9c7b15012c2504c46a1c462b77f4f7d6402847dbd94764952a64d7fb)
6. Drag and drop your ad onto **Guestbook Subscribers** to activate the Guestbook Subscribers ad. This ad will be shared on Guestbook Subscriber Emails.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2025-11-18/0056c1c5-2f76-42ea-93ff-948895c91ff2/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T192401Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=75fdd6ba4e79914e750b1570ac7994c0e9f528642ff1af22e0e3b688b7a3f747)
7. Drag and drop your ad onto **Obituary Subscribers** to activate the Obituary Subscribers ad. This ad will be shared on Obituary Subscriber Emails.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2025-11-18/b5f28a66-b8b5-4a99-97a6-c3d1ca818c04/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T192401Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=70682d71b8134330edb8f3e3d15a5480acb4c26edf4426869dfe81386d434e9e)
8. Drag and drop your ad onto **Grief Step Journey** to activate the Grief Step Journey ad. This ad will be shared on Grief Step Journey Emails.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2025-11-18/54bc7611-b2cc-4a00-8979-1c72ad637774/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T192401Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=bee217454e5ed670cb3aa2b7997e4bbb75933e06d80afbdb685ae4439540427f)
9. Drag and drop your ad onto **Obituary Exit Intent** to activate the Obituary Exit Intent ad. This ad will be shared when a user exits an obituary.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2025-11-18/179cc7e0-73ef-4030-8cb5-a3ecfa8e4c73/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T192401Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=d6ceceb08ab1b89fbf1fddbd4c8213195ae0f2b11503620782c7bf0a07984614)
10. All ads have been successfully activated, and users can now begin interacting with them. Feel free to mix and match or create ones yourself.![](https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/2025-11-18/bc2a178b-a767-4b23-862b-bdddce57a864/user_cropped_screenshot.webp?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA2JDELI43356LVVTC%2F20260812%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20260812T192401Z&X-Amz-Expires=900&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=a2f757ad8eea58f15fb20672800752e9f4ba28f9e80e356cb206fa3b15d1974d)

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