Step 1: Sign in to Google Search Console

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  • Use your Google account to sign in at search.google.com/search-console
  • Click on Add Property and select Domain to verify your entire domain, or URL Prefix for a specific URL

Step 2: Verify Ownership

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  • DNS Verification (Recommended for Domain):

    • Copy the TXT record provided by Google
    • Log in to your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap)
    • Add the TXT record to your DNS settings
    • Return to Search Console and click Verify

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  • Alternate Methods (URL Prefix):
    • HTML file upload
    • Meta tag addition to your website header
    • Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager verification

Step 3: Confirm and Monitor

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  • Once verified, you can access Search Console features
  • Monitor coverage, performance, sitemap submission, and security issues
  • Ensure verification remains active by keeping the DNS record or verification method intact

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Conclusion

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Setting up Google Search Console domain verification is a vital step for website management. It allows businesses to track performance, resolve indexing issues, and optimise for search engines. By following the verification steps, you can gain full access to insights that improve SEO and site visibility.

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