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How to Set Up Google Search Console Using DNS Record

Follow this guide to add and verify your domain on Google Search Console using a DNS record.

 

Requirements

You need a Google account. If you don't have one, create it for free.

 

Setup Steps

Start Google Search Console setup

  • You'll be prompted to choose between two property types.

Property type selection

  • Select the first option, Domain. Enter your website domain (e.g., yourdomain.com) and click Continue.

Enter domain

  • A pop-up will appear asking you to verify domain ownership via DNS record.

Verify domain ownership

  • Select CNAME as the record type.

CNAME record selection

  • Log in to your domain's cPanel, search for “DNS” and open Zone Editor.

Access Zone Editor

  • Click Manage (the wrench icon next to the domain).

Manage DNS records

  • Click + Add Record and enter the values from the pop-up into the new CNAME record.

Note: The values are specific to each domain. The image is for demonstration purposes only.

CNAME record example

Click Save Record to save.

  • Return to Google Search Console and click Verify. If everything was done correctly, you’ll see the confirmation message below:

Verification complete

Click Done to finish.


Accessing your site data

To view data, open the Search property dropdown and select your newly verified domain.

Select verified property

 


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