{"id":5829,"date":"2025-05-27T07:44:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T12:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/specialmansolution.com\/en-us\/uncategorized\/how-to-create-an-account-on-google-search-console-and-add-a-team-member\/"},"modified":"2025-05-29T04:17:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T09:17:09","slug":"how-to-create-an-account-on-google-search-console-and-add-a-team-member","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/specialmansolution.com\/en-us\/innovators-guide\/how-to-create-an-account-on-google-search-console-and-add-a-team-member\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Create an Account on Google Search Console \u2014 And Add a Team Member"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re launching a new website or managing an established online presence, <strong>Google Search Console<\/strong> (GSC) is a must-have tool. It offers invaluable insights into how your site appears in Google Search, helps you fix issues, and enables you to optimise for better visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, we\u2019ll walk you through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to <strong>create an account<\/strong> on Google Search Console<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to <strong>add a team member<\/strong> (like a developer or SEO expert) with the right level of access<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Google Search Console?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Search Console is a free tool provided by Google that allows website owners, SEO professionals, and developers to monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot their site&#8217;s presence in Google Search results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of its key features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monitoring search traffic and performance<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submitting sitemaps<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fixing indexing issues<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receiving alerts on security problems or manual actions<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step: How to Create an Account on Google Search Console<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Visit the Google Search Console Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to:<a href=\"https:\/\/search.google.com\/search-console\/\"> https:\/\/search.google.com\/search-console\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Start Now&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd10 Make sure you\u2019re signed into the Google account you want to associate with your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXc5fu6p0fLD__xlUMvVM0GDKgIZLZIoGdyuh6UxyLC1VysgDkVhj9zhCZEWLyjmWSJ3Gf3hGKKOe8-obUY8b4Kn2NuXJdL8gPeDqrSrZ1ZcgXn10UMBJaARJVOjaaRrYvwlyeWOJw?key=1owISgp29ogvtnjhqw_3MA\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Add a Property (Your Website)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll be prompted to <strong>add a property<\/strong>. You have two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Domain<\/strong> (e.g., example.com): Tracks everything across all subdomains and protocols (http\/https).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>URL Prefix<\/strong> (e.g., https:\/\/www.example.com): Tracks only the exact URL and protocol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXfm6ZV1RMOVZkv1okQ_x3tf69B125jDKIcY-bSRK95dYnp_V82K6Oz78u4pYIUuCSjEFsKpLKiNmuDJg1NoGz6J5-EbNGiDUg85PQuOHSjrL2U9hxGaffner3YmdM-GHWFWzv_Ibw?key=1owISgp29ogvtnjhqw_3MA\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Verify Your Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google requires verification to confirm that you own the website. The method depends on the property type you selected:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For Domain Properties:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Copy the <strong>TXT record<\/strong> provided.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in to your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the TXT record to your DNS settings.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>&#8220;Verify&#8221;<\/strong> in Google Search Console (DNS changes may take some time to propagate).<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For URL Prefix Properties:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose one of the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>HTML File Upload<\/strong>: Download and upload the file to your website\u2019s root directory.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HTML Tag<\/strong>: Add a meta tag to the &lt;head&gt; section of your homepage.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google Analytics<\/strong>: Use your existing GA tracking code (requires proper permissions).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google Tag Manager<\/strong>: Use GTM if already set up on your site.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Explore Your Dashboard<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once verified, you\u2019ll have access to your GSC dashboard. Here you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit a sitemap<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View performance data (clicks, impressions, CTR)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor coverage (indexing status)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive alerts for errors or issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Adding a Team Member <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your property is verified, you may want to grant access to someone else, like a developer, SEO specialist, or site manager, without sharing your personal login details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Go to Settings in Google Search Console<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In your GSC dashboard, select your website (top-left corner).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the <strong>Settings<\/strong> gear icon (lower-left menu).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under <strong>\u201cUsers and permissions\u201d<\/strong>, click <strong>\u201cAdd user\u201d<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Enter Their Email Address<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter the Google account email address of the person you&#8217;re adding.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose their <strong>Permission level<\/strong>:<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Full<\/strong>: Can view all data and take most actions (recommended for developers or SEO experts).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Restricted<\/strong>: Can only view data, not make changes.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>\u201cAdd\u201d<\/strong> to grant access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optional: Removing or Modifying Access<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can return to <strong>Settings &gt; Users and permissions<\/strong> at any time to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remove users<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change their permission level<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u2705 Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Search Console is a powerful tool that gives you visibility into how Google sees your website. Setting up an account is free and easy, and sharing access with your team ensures that your site is always in the best possible shape, whether you\u2019re fixing technical issues or tracking SEO performance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re launching a new website or managing an established online presence, Google Search Console (GSC) is a must-have tool. It offers invaluable insights into how your site appears in Google Search, helps you fix issues, and enables you to optimise for better visibility. 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