Adding your website to Google Search Console is one of the first things you should do after going live. It’s free, shows you how Google sees your site, and lets you request indexing for new pages. This 2026 guide walks you through submission and verification step by step.
Step 1 — Create a Search Console property
- Go to search.google.com/search-console.
- Sign in with your Google account.
- Click Add Property.
- Choose Domain (recommended) or URL prefix.
- Domain: covers all subdomains and protocols (
http/https). - URL prefix: covers only the specific URL you enter.
- Domain: covers all subdomains and protocols (
For most new sites, Domain is cleaner.
Step 2 — Verify ownership
Google needs to confirm you own the domain. With Domain property, you’ll verify via DNS record.
- After choosing Domain, enter your domain (e.g.
yourname.com.nporyourname.com). - Search Console will show a TXT record to add to your DNS.
- Add that TXT record at your DNS provider (where your domain is managed).
- Return to Search Console and click Verify.
Verification can take a few minutes to propagate. If using Cloudflare, you can add the TXT record there.
Other verification methods (URL prefix): HTML file upload, HTML tag, Google Analytics, or Google Tag Manager.
Step 3 — Submit your XML sitemap
A sitemap helps Google discover all your pages quickly.
- In Search Console, go to Indexing → Sitemaps.
- Enter your sitemap URL (usually
https://yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml). - Click Submit.
If you’re using a static-site generator (Astro, Hugo), it often generates a sitemap automatically. If not, you can create a simple one or use a generator.
Step 4 — Request indexing for important pages
For brand-new pages you want indexed fast:
- Go to URL Inspection in Search Console.
- Enter the full URL (e.g.
https://yourdomain.com/your-post/). - If Google hasn’t indexed it, click Request Indexing.
This doesn’t guarantee indexing, but it prompts Google to crawl it sooner.
Step 5 — Monitor coverage and fix issues
Check Indexing → Pages regularly. Look for:
| Status | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Indexed, not submitted in sitemap | Fine, Google found it via links | No action needed |
| Crawled — currently not indexed | Seen but not yet indexed | Often normal for new pages; wait or improve content |
| Discovered — currently not indexed | Found but not crawled yet | Be patient |
| Excluded | Blocked by noindex, robots.txt, or canonical | Fix if unintended |
| Error | Crawl/redirect errors | Fix immediately |
Tips for Nepali websites
- Submit your sitemap early. Do this right after verification.
- Focus on quality pages first. Submit your most important pages via URL Inspection.
- Use Search Console data. Look at Performance → Queries to see what terms bring impressions — perfect for improving content.
- Don’t panic about “crawled but not indexed”. It’s common for new sites and often resolves as your site gains trust.
- Keep it simple. Fix real errors, not every warning.
The bottom line
Submitting your website to Google Search Console is free and essential. Verify ownership (DNS is best), submit your sitemap, and use URL Inspection for new pages. Then use the Pages and Performance reports to spot issues and improve your content. This is the foundation for getting organic traffic from Google.
Fact-checked September 2026 against Google Search Central documentation. Interface details can change slightly; the steps are stable. General information.
