How to Request Indexing in Google Search Console
Step 1: Open Google Search Console
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Go to Google Search Console
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Select your website property
Step 2: Use the URL Inspection Tool
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At the top search bar, paste the exact URL you want indexed
(example:https://yourwebsite.com/page-url) -
Press Enter
Step 3: Check URL Status
Google will show one of these:
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URL is on Google
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URL is not on Google
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URL is indexed but has issues
Step 4: Click “Request Indexing”
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If the page is not indexed, click Request Indexing
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Google will test:
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Page accessibility
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Mobile usability
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Indexing eligibility
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Step 5: Wait for Confirmation
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You’ll see a message:
“Indexing requested” -
Indexing may take a few hours to a few days
Requesting does not guarantee instant indexing.
Request Indexing for Updated Pages
If you updated existing content:
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Inspect the URL again
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Click Request Indexing
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Google re-crawls the page