Monday, June 04, 2012 at 4:23 PM
Webmaster level: AllToday we’re announcing a new initiative that makes it easier for users to verify domains for Google services like Webmaster Tools and Google Apps.
First, some background on this initiative. To use certain Google services with your website or domain, you currently have to verify that you own the site or domain, since these services can share sensitive data (like search queries) or operate Internet-facing services (like hosted email) on your behalf.
One of our supported verification methods is domain verification. Currently this method requires a user to manually create a DNS TXT record to prove their ownership. For many users, this can be challenging and difficult to do.
So now, in collaboration with Go Daddy and eNom, we’re introducing a simple, automated solution for domain verification that guides you through the process in a few easy steps.
If your domain name records are managed by eNom or Go Daddy, in the Google site verification interface you will see a new, easier verification method as shown below.
Selecting this method launches a pop-up window that asks you to log in to the provider using your existing account with them.
The first time you log in, you’ll be asked to authorize the provider to access the Google site verification service on your behalf.
Next you’ll be asked to confirm that you wish to verify the domain.
And that’s it! After a few seconds, your domain should be automatically verified and a confirmation message displayed.
Now eNom and Go Daddy customers can more quickly and easily verify their domains to use with Google services like Webmaster Tools and Google Apps.
We’re also happy to share that Bluehost customers will be able to enjoy the same capability in the near future. And we look forward to working with more partners to bring easier domain verification to even more users. (Interested parties can contact us via this form.)
If you have any questions or feedback, as always please let us know via our webmaster help forum.
23 comments:
pertamax n nice idea ....
Yes it's now too simple
very simple for new webmasters
Thank's for a new things...
Nice sharing.
Thanks for this
Wow....I really liked it ....It is so simple and easy now for anybody..
Good feature, thank you, what about GTLD domain names e.g www.kpib.co.uk or is it just for TLDs e.g. com?
nice information, it makes easy to verify the website..
I don't like this feature.. May i know the need for this change..
Nice feature, Thanks Google for this feature.
Thank you, Google! I love the way you make it simpler.
This is great, though I wonder if there are plans to do this with other domain registrants such as Crazy Domains..?
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I've tried to verify m.restorationlocal.com several times using the XML file method and it still doesn't work. Too bad I'm not using GoDaddy.
One more thing that would be helpful: getting access to all subdomains of a domain over which you have DNS control, instead of having to add DNS records individually for each subdomain.
Will there be any change in this method, if my domain is registered on some other's name or I have bought this from someone else..?
I just purchased a domain name from the website "www.active-domain.com" and I am wondering if I can easily verify my new domain? My overall goal is to continue using Google Sites, Webmaster Tools, and Analytics to develop/monitor/maintain my website. I want to transfer (map) my sites.google.com/site/example website to my www.example.com website. Any advice?
this basic information for newbie like me, thanks for sharing very helpful
Thanks for sharing this with me
I know about all three other verification methods before and facing problem with this method now i got my answers how to do it !! Thanks for sharing.
i wont to verify www.ewasset-iq.com using DNS TXT file but Google Apps doe's not see my domain, plz i need help.
Now, It is Such a simple process for verification! Really this procedure simplifies the site-verification process for the webmasters.
HELP
I am a beginner (no webmaster) and I followed the steps provided by google and domain verification does not work. I already waited more than 24hrs after I created an TXT record in the DNS config.
I contacted my domain hosting provider and they told me I had to change the "mail" in the DNS config as well. Did not get this part very well. But can someone tell me if I need to add/change something more than a TXT record on the DNS config panel?
Thank you in advance.
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