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Step-by-Step: How to Add & Verify Your Site in Google Search Console

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by technical kpk May 16, 2025

 Here’s a step-by-step guide with images on how to verify your website in Google Search Console (GSC):

📌 Step 1: Go to Google Search Console

  1. Visit Google Search Console

  2. Click "Start Now" (if new) or "Add Property" (if already using GSC).
    Step 1 - Google Search Console Homepage (Example: GSC homepage)

📌 Step 2: Enter Your Website URL

  • Choose "URL Prefix" (recommended for beginners).

  • Enter your full website URL (e.g., https://yourwebsite.com).

  • Click "Continue".
    Step 2 - Add Property URL (Example: URL input)

📌 Step 3: Select Verification Method

Google offers 5 verification methods. The easiest are:

Option 1: HTML File Upload (Best for Self-Hosted Sites)

  1. Download the HTML verification file (e.g., google123abc.html).

  2. Upload it to your website’s root folder (via FTP/cPanel or WordPress "File Manager").

  3. Click "Verify".
    Step 3 - HTML File Upload (Example: HTML file upload)

Option 2: HTML Tag (Best for WordPress/Beginners)

  1. Copy the meta tag (looks like <meta name="google-site-verification" content="ABC123..." />).

  2. Paste it in your site’s <head> section (use a plugin like Yoast SEO or edit header.php).

  3. Click "Verify".
    Step 3 - HTML Meta Tag (Example: Meta tag placement)

Other Methods (Less Common):

  • DNS Record (for advanced users, via domain registrar).

  • Google Analytics (if already linked).

  • Google Tag Manager (requires GTM setup).

📌 Step 4: Confirm Verification

  • If successful, you’ll see a green checkmark and a confirmation message.

  • Click "Go to Property" to access your dashboard.
    Step 4 - Verification Success (Example: Success screen)

🚀 Next Steps After Verification

✔ Submit a Sitemap (Go to Sitemaps → Enter sitemap.xml).
✔ Check Coverage Reports (Under "Index" → "Coverage").
✔ Request Indexing (Use "URL Inspection" tool).

💡 Troubleshooting Tips

🔴 Failed Verification? Double-check:

  • File/tag is in the correct location.

  • No typos in the URL/meta tag.

  • Your site is accessible (no robots.txt blocking).

🔴 WordPress Users? Plugins like Yoast SEO, All in One SEO, or Rank Math simplify meta tag insertion.

📷 Need Visual Help?

For real screenshots, Google’s official guide has images:
👉 Google Search Console Help

Let me know if you’d like detailed steps for a specific platform (WordPress, Shopify, etc.)! 😊

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