How to Add a Meta Tag for Google Search Console Domain Verification

How to Add a Meta Tag for Google Search Console Domain Verification

To verify your domain with Google Search Console using a meta tag, follow these steps:

Step 1: Determine the Default Page

1. Navigate to Domain Settings:

   • Go to Settings > Domains.

2. Identify the Default Page:

   • Click to edit the domain you are working with.

   • Check which default page is connected to the domain.

3. Open the Default Page in the Page Builder:

   • Navigate to Sites and access the page builder for the default page.

4. Access SEO Meta Data Settings:

   • Open Settings > SEO Meta Data.

Step 2: Add the Custom Meta Tag

1. Locate Meta Tag Information:

   • Copy the name and content values from the meta tag provided by Google. For example:

     • Meta tag: <meta name="google-site-verification" content="examplenumer11223344" />

     • name: google-site-verification

     • content: examplenumer11223344

2. Add the Meta Tag:

   • In the SEO Meta Data settings, enter the following:

     • Name Field: google-site-verification

     • Content Field: examplenumer11223344

3. Save Changes:

   • Save the new meta tag and update the meta data.

   • Save the page.

Your domain should now be successfully verified on Google Search Console.