Creating a google search console account and adding users to the account – Gun Web Systems Support Centre

Here is a guide on how to create a Google Search Console account and add external users to it.

Step 1: Create a Google Search Console Account

Sign in with a Google account: You'll need a Google account (like a Gmail address) to use Search Console.¹ If you don't have one, you can create one for free.²
Add a "Property": A "property" is the website or app that you want to manage in Search Console.³ There are two main ways to add a property:
- Domain Property: This is the recommended method. It includes all subdomains and protocol prefixes (e.g., http://, https://, www, and non-www).⁴ To verify ownership, you'll need to add a DNS record to your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap).⁵ Google will provide the specific record to add.
- URL Prefix Property: This method is for a specific URL prefix only (e.g., https://www.yourdomain.com). You will need to create a separate property for each version of your site (e.g., http://yourdomain.com, https://yourdomain.com). You can verify ownership using several methods, including:
  - Uploading an HTML file to your website's root directory.⁶
  - Adding an HTML meta tag to the <head> section of your website's homepage.⁷
  - Using your Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager account (if you're using the same Google account for both).⁸
Verify your ownership: Once you've chosen a method, follow the on-screen instructions to verify that you own the website. This is a crucial step that gives you access to all the data and tools in Search Console.

Step 2: Add External Users

Once you have a verified Search Console property, you can add other users to collaborate.⁹ You must be an "Owner" of the property to add or remove users.¹⁰

Navigate to the "Users and permissions" section:
- Log in to Google Search Console.¹¹
- In the left-hand navigation menu, click on "Settings".
- Click on "Users and permissions".
Add a new user:
- Click the "Add User" button.
- Enter the email address of the person you want to add.¹² Important: The email address must be a valid Google Account.¹³
Choose a permission level: You can assign one of the following roles:
- Owner: Has full control over the property.¹⁴ They can add and remove other users, change settings, and use all tools.¹⁵
- Full: Has view access to all data and can perform some actions, like submitting sitemaps or URL inspection requests.¹⁶ They cannot, however, add or remove other users.¹⁷
- Restricted: Has limited, view-only access to most data.¹⁸ They cannot make any changes or perform actions.
Confirm the new user: Click "Add" to finalize the process.¹⁹ The new user will now be able to see the property in their own Search Console account when they log in.²⁰ They do not receive an email notification about the access.²¹

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