Connecting your website to Google Search Console helps optimize its visibility in search results and monitor its performance. Here's a complete guide to verifying and indexing your website:

Prerequisites:

• Remove any password protection from your homepage
• Ensure proper domain connection (wait 72 hours after connecting)
• Have a published website (verification doesn't work with trial sites)
• Create a Google account if you don't have one

Step-by-Step Verification Process:

1. Go to Analytics in your main menu
2. Click Search Keywords
3. Click Connect and authorize your Google account
4. Grant necessary permissions
5. Wait 72 hours for data population

Viewing Search Performance:

After connecting, access keyword analytics through the Google tab in the "Search Keywords" menu. For detailed insights, visit search.google.com/search-console/.

Indexing Your Website:

Method 1: Submit Entire Website via Sitemap

1. Select your website in Google Search Console
2. Click Sitemaps
3. Enter your sitemap URL
4. Click Submit

Method 2: Index Individual Pages

1. Select URL Inspection tool
2. Enter the specific page URL
3. Click Request Indexing
4. Repeat for additional pages

Important Notes:

• Google needs time to process indexing requests
• Both HTTP and HTTPS versions are verified
• Some URL restrictions by robots.txt are normal
• Custom domains must be active and properly connected
• Reconnect if you change your primary domain

Troubleshooting:

If you see "Connected Account Disabled," click Reconnect and sign in to your Google account. For a different account, click Disconnect and connect the new account.

Remember to check the URL Inspection tool periodically to monitor indexing status and last crawl dates. Allow up to 72 hours for keyword analytics to appear after initial setup.

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