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# 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)

### **Don't Have Google Search Console Yet?**

1. Visit [<u>Google Search Console</u>](https://search.google.com/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**

### **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

### **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"**

### **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)

### **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?**

### **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

### **Within 24 Hours:**

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

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## **🔄 Managing Multiple Properties**

### **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

### **Switch Active Property**

Use the property selector in:

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

### **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**

### **✨ Tip #1: Connect Your Main Property First**

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

### **✨ 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.

### **✨ Tip #3: Use the Correct Account**

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

### **✨ Tip #4: Domain Property vs URL Prefix**

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

### **✨ Tip #5: Keep GSC Open**

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

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## **❓ Troubleshooting**

### **"No Properties Found"**

**Possible causes:**

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

**Solution:**

1. Visit [<u>Google Search Console</u>](https://search.google.com/search-console)
2. Verify you see your properties there
3. Check your permission level
4. Try connecting again with the correct account

### **"Authorization Failed"**

**Possible causes:**

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

**Solution:**

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

### **"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

### **"Insufficient Permissions"**

**You need at least "Full User" access in GSC.**

**To check permissions:**

1. Open [<u>Google Search Console</u>](https://search.google.com/search-console)
2. Click **Settings** (gear icon)
3. Click **Users and Permissions**
4. Verify your permission level

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## **🔐 Privacy & Security**

### **What Data Do We Access?**

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

### **What We DON'T Access:**

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

### **Data Security:**

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

### **Revoking Access:**

You can revoke access anytime:

1. Visit [<u>Google Account Permissions</u>](https://myaccount.google.com/permissions)
2. Find "Copyrocket AI"
3. Click **"Remove Access"**

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## **🎯 Data Refresh Schedule**

| **Data Type**     | **Refresh Frequency** |
| :---------------- | :-------------------- |
| Dashboard Metrics | Every 4 hours         |
| Keyword Data      | Daily                 |
| Position Tracking | Daily                 |
| Historical Data   | Weekly                |
| AI Insights       | On-demand + Daily     |

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## **🚀 Next Steps**

✅ Property connected? Awesome! Now:

1. [**<u>Explore Your Dashboard →</u>**](https://docs.copyrocket.ai/dashboard)
2. Learn what each metric means
3. Run your first SEO audit

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## **💬 Still Having Issues?**

* 📧 Email: [<u>support@copyrocket.ai</u>](mailto:support@copyrocket.ai)
* 🎫 Open a support ticket in your dashboard
* 💭 Check our [<u>Troubleshooting Guide</u>](https://github.com/Copyrocket-AI/docs/blob/main/faq/troubleshooting.md)