Based on the docs I am reading about the Google Programmable Search Element Paid API, it appears that I should be able to apply an API key to an existing Google Programmable Search Engine that I have created and thus remove ads when the search engine is embedded on my website.
The docs that I linked state:
Once you have a Programmable Search Element API key, you will add this key to your search engine using the Programmable Search Engine control panel. Navigate to "Setup" -> "Ads" and paste your key in the "Programmable Search Element API key" field. Congratulations, the Programmable Search Element API is now active for this CSE!
However, when I navigate to Setup -> Ads, I do not see any option for a Programmable Search Element API key. This is for an existing programmable search engine that is active with > 1,000 queries per day, which is linked to my Adsense account.
Does anyone else have this problem, or is there something else that I need to do in order to see the Programmable Search Element API key field?
I think the Paid API requires you to disable monetization (unlink your AdSense account) first.