How to find GOOGLE SITE VERIFICATION Code

Today in this article, we shall see how to how to find GOOGLE SITE VERIFICATION Code.

Updated November 2026: a section on pasting the code into WordPress plugins, a page-source and error troubleshooting section, and an FAQ.

If you already have registered your site or WordPress wite on google console, then you can find your verification code by following the below-mentioned steps.

You will get a verification code for your site in the form of a meta tag as below,

<meta name="google-site-verification" content="your code" />

Please follow below high-level steps to get the code,

Step1 – Login to Google search console and Enter the dashboard

Login to Google search console and Enter the dashboard,

• https://search.google.com/u/1/search-console

Step2 – Click on the gear icon shown in the screenshot and go to Settings

Step3: Click on Settings–>Ownership verification

Click on the Ownership verification, you shall see below details under “Additional Verifications methods”

Please note – You must log in with your Admin email ID else you shall not see “Additional Verifications methods”

Step3 – Copy Meta tag

Click on Copy button to copy the google-site-verification code.

Copy the google-site-verification code and paste it into your SEO plugin’s Google verification field (for example Yoast SEO under Settings > Site connections) or into your site’s head section, then click Verify in Search Console.

References:

• How to hide Tags in WordPress post- Guidelines

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Where to Paste the Google Site Verification Code in WordPress

Paste the code into your SEO plugin’s verification field, or add it as a DNS TXT record if you verify a Domain property. If you’d rather not handle the code yourself, Site Kit by Google can add it for you.

Which SEO plugin field accepts the code?

Each major WordPress SEO plugin has a dedicated field, and the location depends on the plugin and its version.

• Yoast SEO: Settings > Site connections. Older versions use SEO > General > Webmaster Tools.
• SEOPress: Advanced > Google search verification.
• AIOSEO: General Settings > Webmaster Tools.

Yoast accepts the whole meta tag. It strips the surrounding markup and keeps only the code. If another plugin rejects the full tag, paste only the value inside content="...".

Note: Think of the code as a doorplate that proves you own the building. The plugin just screws it onto your site’s front door, which is the page’s head section, where Google looks for it.

What format does a DNS TXT record use?

A DNS TXT record uses the form google-site-verification=<value>. Use the code exactly as Google provides it, without changing or trimming anything. This applies to the meta tag too.

Can Site Kit by Google add the code for you?

Yes. Site Kit first checks whether your site is already verified. If it isn’t, it adds a verification token as an HTML file, and falls back to a meta tag if the file fails. Only users with the Administrator role can set it up.

Why does a plugin not work for a Domain property?

A WordPress plugin can only verify a URL-prefix property, because it works by changing what your site serves. A Domain property covers every subdomain and protocol, so it needs a DNS record instead. If you created a Domain property and the plugin route keeps failing, switch to the TXT record.

Should you remove the tag after verifying?

No. Leave the tag or record in place. Google re-checks the verification method periodically, and if it’s gone you can lose access to the property’s data. Before you deactivate an SEO plugin or switch themes, confirm the new setup still outputs the tag.

Warning: Deactivating the plugin that holds your code removes the tag from your pages. Move the code somewhere else first.

Frequently asked questions

Do I paste the whole meta tag or only the content value in WordPress?

It depends on the plugin. Yoast SEO accepts the full tag and strips the surrounding markup, keeping only the code. If a field rejects the full tag, paste only the string inside the content attribute. Never alter the code itself, because Google expects it exactly as provided.

How do I find my Google site verification code if my site is already verified?

Open Search Console, choose the property, and go to Settings, then Ownership verification. If the HTML tag method was used, the meta tag appears there again. You need to be an owner of the property to see it. If you can’t get in, open the live page, view the source and search for google-site-verification to find the tag that’s already in place.

Is the Google site verification code the same as the Google Analytics code?

No, they are different codes. If you were verified through Google Analytics, Search Console doesn’t show you an HTML tag value for that property. To get the tag, open the other verification methods in Search Console and choose the HTML tag option.

Why does Google say my meta tag is not found or incorrect?

The two errors mean different things. “Not found” or “in the wrong location” means the tag isn’t in the head of the page Google fetched, which is often caused by page caching or HTML minification. “Incorrect” means Google found a verification tag but the contents didn’t match, which often happens when the code was copied from another account or property. Recopy the tag exactly and leave it in place, since Google checks it periodically and you can lose access to the property’s data if it’s removed.

Further reading

• Verify your site ownership – Search Console Help (Google)
• Install and set up Site Kit – Site Kit by Google (Site Kit by Google)
• Setup – Site Kit by Google (troubleshooting) (Site Kit by Google)