• What It Is: A code provided by Google Search Console.
• How It Helps: By adding the Google verification code, you verify ownership of your site with Google. This is the first step in using Google’s Search Console tools to monitor your website’s performance in Google Search, track indexing status, and troubleshoot any potential issues.
• Benefit: Helps improve your site’s visibility on Google and enables you to gain insights into search performance, indexing issues, and SEO improvements.
Step 1: Obtain the Google Domain Verification TXT Record
Log in to Google Search Console:
Visit Google Search Console.
Sign in with your Google account.
Add Your Website to Google Search Console:
Click Add Property.
Select Domain (not URL prefix).
Enter your domain without http:// or www (e.g., example.com).
Click Continue.
Copy the TXT Record:
Under DNS verification, Google provides a TXT record like:
ini
Copy
Edit
google-site-verification=your-verification-code
Copy the entire TXT record.
Step 2: Add the TXT Record to Your DNS Configuration
Option 1: If Your Domain is Registered with HitMe
Log in to the HitMe Panel:
Open HitMe panel in your browser.
Log in with admin credentials.
Go to Domain Management:
Navigate to Website > Domains.
Select your domain from the list.
Access DNS Zone:
Click DNS Zone.
If it’s your active website domain, click Manage DNS Zone.
Add the TXT Record:
Click Add Record or Add TXT Record.
Enter:
Host: @ (or leave blank, depending on DNS setup)
Type: TXT
Value: Paste Google’s TXT record (google-site-verification=your-verification-code)
TTL: 3600 seconds (or default)
Save the record.
Option 2: If Your Domain is Registered Elsewhere
Log in to Your Domain Registrar’s DNS Management:
Examples: GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains.
Navigate to DNS Settings:
Locate where you can add DNS records.
Add the TXT Record:
Add a TXT record with:
Host: @ or blank
Type: TXT
Value: Paste Google’s TXT record
TTL: 3600 seconds or default
Save the Record:
Save changes and wait for DNS propagation (usually minutes, up to 48 hours).
Step 3: Verify Your Domain in Google Search Console
Return to Google Search Console.
Click Verify for your domain.
Wait for Google to detect the TXT record. This may take minutes to hours.
Once verified, a success message will appear.
Step 4: Troubleshooting
DNS Propagation Delay: Wait a few hours and try again if verification fails initially.
Incorrect TXT Record: Confirm the TXT record matches exactly, no extra spaces.
Wrong Domain: Ensure you added the record to the correct root domain.
DNS Configuration: Verify the TXT record is properly added in the DNS zone.
Multiple Attempts: Clear browser cache or try another browser if issues persist.
Step 5: Monitor Your Google Search Console Account
Once verified, use Google Search Console to:
Track search queries and traffic.
Monitor index coverage and fix issues.
Check mobile usability.
Submit sitemaps for better crawling.
By following these steps, you will verify your domain with Google via DNS TXT record through the HitMe panel or your DNS provider. This method lets you authenticate ownership without modifying your website code, unlocking Google Search Console’s powerful insights.