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Verify a domain for Google Services

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Verify your domain on Google using a TXT record is an important step to confirm the ownership of your domain in tools like Google Search Console or Google Workspace. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Add Property in Google Search Console

  1. Access Google Search Console:
  2. Add Property:
    • Click the “Add property” button.
    • Select the type of property. For domain verification, select “Domain” and not “URL Prefix”. You will enter your domain without “http://” or “https://”.
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  3. Obtain the Verification Code:
    • Google will provide you with a TXT record that you need to add to your domain’s settings in your domain provider (such as GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.).

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Step 2: Add the TXT Record in the Domain Provider

  1. Access Your Domain Provider

  2. Access the menu Settings > Domains > Select your domain

  3. Add a New TXT Record:

    • Add a new record and select “TXT” as the record type.
    • In the “Host” field, leave it blank.
    • In the “Value” field, paste the TXT code provided by Google.
    • Click “Add”.
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Step 3: Verify the Domain in Google

  1. Return to Google Search Console:
    • Once you have added the TXT record in your domain provider, return to Google Search Console.
  2. Verify:
    • Click “Verify”. Google will look for the TXT record in your DNS settings to confirm domain ownership.

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    • Verification can take some time (from a few minutes to 48 hours) depending on DNS propagation.

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Additional Tips

  • DNS Propagation: Keep in mind that changes to DNS records can take up to 48 hours to propagate, although it is usually much faster.
  • Contact our Support Team: If you are not sure how to add a TXT record, send an email to support@jumpseller.com.

Conclusion

Verifying your domain on Google using a TXT record is a simple yet crucial process for managing your properties in Google Search Console and other Google tools. By following these steps, you can confirm domain ownership and access all the functionalities and data that Google offers for the management and optimization of your website.

For more information on how to verify a domain with Google Webmasters, visit their documentation


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