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> **Documentation Index:** Fetch the complete configuration index at https://ads.yandex.com/helpcenter/en/llms.txt

# Guide to migrating AppLovin from Waterfall to Open Bidding

{% note info "Switch to Open Bidding in AppLovin Max" %}

Starting April 7, 2025, the Yandex Advertising Network will only be available via bidding in AppLovin Max mediation. Enable bidding for your apps before this date to continue monetization.

{% endnote %}

## AppLovin interface {#partner-interface}

1. Log in to your AppLovin account and go to **MAX** → **Manage** → **Ad Unit**.

1. Disable ad units with a custom **Yandex** adapter.

1. Create a new ad unit.

1. Select **Yandex** from the list of bidding networks.

    ![](../../../_images/applovin-migration-bidder-network.png){style="border: solid 1px #cccccc; max-width: 800px;"} 

1. Click the status bar to activate the network.

1. Specify **Ad Unit ID** from the [Yandex Advertising Network interface](https://partner.yandex.com/).

    ![](../../../_images/applovin-migration-add-unit.png){style="border: solid 1px #cccccc; max-width: 800px;"} 

    Use demo ad unit IDs to test ads:

    - Banner ads: `demo-banner-yandex`.

    - Interstitial ads: `demo-interstitial-yandex`.

    - Rewarded ads: `demo-rewarded-yandex`.

1. Click **Save**. This adds Yandex to the bidding networks list for this ad unit.

## Android setup {#setup}

### Gradle {#gradle}

Update the existing dependency in your app module's build.gradle file with the adapter's Maven name:

```
// Remove the line with the old dependency implementation 
// 'com.yandex.ads.adapter:applovin-mobileads:versionNumber'

// Add the new dependency implementation
implementation 'com.applovin:applovin-sdk:+'
implementation 'com.applovin.mediation:yandex-adapter:+'
```