Connect Google Search Console

Connect your website to unlock powerful SEO insights and AI-powered analysis.

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🎯 Why Connect Google Search Console?

Google Search Console (GSC) provides essential data about:

• 🔍 Keywords your site ranks for
• 📊 Click-through rates and impressions
• 📈 Position changes over time
• 🌍 Geographic performance
• 📱 Mobile vs desktop traffic

Copyrocket AI analyzes this data to give you actionable insights and recommendations.

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📋 Prerequisites

Before connecting, ensure:

• ✅ You have a website
• ✅ Your site is added to Google Search Console
• ✅ You have Owner or Full User permissions in GSC
• ✅ Your GSC property has collected some data (at least a few days)

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Don’t Have Google Search Console Yet?

1. Visit Google Search Console
2. Click “Add Property”
3. Enter your website URL
4. Verify ownership (via HTML file, DNS, or Google Analytics)
5. Wait 24-48 hours for data to populate

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🚀 Connection Steps

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Step 1: Go to Properties

From your Copyrocket AI dashboard:

1. Click “Properties” in the left sidebar
2. Or click “Connect Google Search Console” banner

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Step 2: Authorize Access

1. Click “Connect New Property” button
2. You’ll be redirected to Google’s authorization page
3. Select the Google account that has GSC access
4. Review the permissions requested:
   • ✅ View Search Console data
   • ✅ Read website performance
5. Click “Allow”

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Step 3: Select Your Property

1. You’ll see a list of all your GSC properties
2. Select the website you want to analyze
3. Click “Connect”
4. Wait for the initial sync (30 seconds - 2 minutes)

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Step 4: Verify Connection ✅

You’ll see:

• ✅ Green checkmark next to your property
• ✅ Initial data appearing in dashboard
• ✅ Property selector in navigation

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🎯 What Happens After Connection?

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Immediate Actions:

1. Data Sync Begins - Last 3 months of data imported
2. AI Analysis Starts - Keywords and pages analyzed
3. Dashboard Populates - Graphs and metrics appear
4. Reports Generated - First audit created automatically

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Within 24 Hours:

• 📊 Complete historical data sync
• 🤖 AI-powered insights ready
• 🎯 Keyword opportunities identified
• 📈 Trend analysis available

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🔄 Managing Multiple Properties

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Add More Properties

You can connect multiple websites:

1. Go to Properties page
2. Click “Add New Property”
3. Repeat the connection process
4. Switch between properties using the dropdown

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Switch Active Property

Use the property selector in:

• 🎯 Top navigation bar
• 📊 Dashboard header
• 🤖 AI Chat interface

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Best Practices for Multiple Sites

• 🏷️ Name properties clearly (e.g., “Main Site,” “Blog,” “Store”)
• 🔄 Switch context before running reports
• 📊 Compare performance across properties
• ⚡ Free plan: 1 property | Premium: Unlimited

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💡 Pro Tips

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✨ Tip #1: Connect Your Main Property First

Start with your highest-traffic website to see the most impressive results.

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✨ Tip #2: Wait for Data to Accumulate

If your site is brand new, wait at least 7 days of GSC data before connecting for better insights.

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✨ Tip #3: Use the Correct Account

Make sure you’re logged into the Google account that has GSC ownership permissions.

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✨ Tip #4: Domain Property vs URL Prefix

• Domain Property (Recommended): Covers all subdomains and protocols
• URL Prefix: Specific subdomain or protocol only

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✨ Tip #5: Keep GSC Open

Have Google Search Console open in another tab to verify the data matches.

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❓ Troubleshooting

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”No Properties Found”

Possible causes:

• ✅ Wrong Google account selected
• ✅ Properties not verified in GSC
• ✅ Insufficient permissions (need Owner or Full User)

Solution:

1. Visit Google Search Console
2. Verify you see your properties there
3. Check your permission level
4. Try connecting again with the correct account

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”Authorization Failed”

Possible causes:

• ✅ Pop-up blocker interfering
• ✅ Browser privacy settings too strict
• ✅ Cookies disabled

Solution:

1. Enable pop-ups for copyrocket.ai
2. Try in incognito/private mode
3. Use a different browser
4. Clear browser cache

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”Data Not Syncing”

Possible causes:

• ✅ New property (no historical data)
• ✅ GSC API rate limits
• ✅ Token expired

Solution:

1. Wait 5-10 minutes and refresh
2. Disconnect and reconnect property
3. Contact support if issue persists

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”Insufficient Permissions”

You need at least “Full User” access in GSC. To check permissions:

1. Open Google Search Console
2. Click Settings (gear icon)
3. Click Users and Permissions
4. Verify your permission level

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🔐 Privacy & Security

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What Data Do We Access?

• ✅ Search performance data (queries, clicks, impressions)
• ✅ Page performance data
• ✅ Device and country breakdowns
• ✅ Search appearance data

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What We DON’T Access:

• ❌ Your Google password
• ❌ Other Google services (Gmail, Drive, etc.)
• ❌ Personal information beyond GSC data
• ❌ Ability to modify your site

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Data Security:

• 🔒 All data encrypted in transit and at rest
• 🔒 OAuth 2.0 secure authorization
• 🔒 Tokens stored securely
• 🔒 GDPR compliant

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Revoking Access:

You can revoke access anytime:

1. Visit Google Account Permissions
2. Find “Copyrocket AI”
3. Click “Remove Access”

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🎯 Data Refresh Schedule

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🚀 Next Steps

✅ Property connected? Awesome! Now:

1. Explore Your Dashboard →
2. Learn what each metric means
3. Run your first SEO audit

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💬 Still Having Issues?

• 📧 Email: [email protected]
• 🎫 Open a support ticket in your dashboard
• 💭 Check our Troubleshooting Guide