Getting Started with Google Search Console on ConoHa

This article summarizes how to use Google Search Console with ConoHa.

What Is Google Search Console?

Google Search Console is an analytics tool provided by Google. It helps you understand how often your pages appear in Google Search and whether users actually click on them.

You can access it here: Google Search Console

Is it free?

As of March 31, 2022, it is available free of charge.

Getting Started with Google Search Console (When Using a Custom Domain on ConoHa)

Setup Procedure

Let’s get started.

Selecting the Property Type

When you open Google Search Console, you will see a screen asking you to choose a property type. Select Domain.

Verifying Domain Ownership with DNS Records

The Verify domain ownership via DNS record screen will appear. Click Copy, then add that TXT record to your DNS settings.

Editing DNS Records on ConoHa

Log in to ConoHa, open Wing -> DNS, select the domain you want to use, and enter the record as follows:

After Adding DNS Records

If verification fails, you will see a message saying that ownership could not be verified. Even if you entered the record correctly, this can happen if the DNS change has not propagated yet. In that case, wait around 10 minutes and try again.

If the DNS record is recognized successfully, Ownership verified will appear and you can start using Google Search Console.

Congratulations

You can now use Google Search Console.