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How to verify and claim your website in the Google Merchant Center?

This article explains how to verify and claim your website in Google Merchant Center.

Written by Melanie
Updated today

📌 Google requires website verification before you can advertise products through Google Shopping.

Without verification, product promotion cannot begin.


Why Verification Is Required

Google must confirm that you own the website connected to your store before allowing product listings to appear in Google Shopping.


Steps to Verify and Claim Your Website

  1. Click Settings (gear icon in the top-right corner)

  2. Select Business Information

  3. Open the Website tab

  4. Follow the verification instructions provided

You can verify using:

  • HTML method

  • Alternate verification method

  1. Click Verify & Claim


Complete Your Business Information

After verification, make sure to complete the About Your Business section as well.

This helps finish your merchant setup.


Google Step-by-Step Guide

For additional help, follow Google’s official guide here.


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