Search Console Ownership Verification

Search Console ownership verification is the process of proving that someone is authorized to manage a website property in Google Search Console. Verification may use a DNS record, a file placed on the website, or another supported method, depending on the property type. Once verified, an authorized owner can access search performance and indexing tools and manage certain permissions. For a small business working with a web designer, it matters who controls that access when the project ends. This is not the same as verifying a Google Business Profile: one relates to website data and control, while the other relates to a business's profile in Google Search and Maps.