# Connect Google Search Console Source: https://docs.copyrocket.ai/connect-google-search-console Connect your website to unlock powerful SEO insights and AI-powered analysis. *** ## **🎯 Why Connect Google Search Console?** Google Search Console (GSC) provides essential data about: * πŸ” Keywords your site ranks for * πŸ“Š Click-through rates and impressions * πŸ“ˆ Position changes over time * 🌍 Geographic performance * πŸ“± Mobile vs desktop traffic **Copyrocket AI analyzes this data** to give you actionable insights and recommendations. *** ## **πŸ“‹ Prerequisites** Before connecting, ensure: * βœ… You have a website * βœ… Your site is added to Google Search Console * βœ… You have **Owner or Full User** permissions in GSC * βœ… Your GSC property has collected some data (at least a few days) ### **Don't Have Google Search Console Yet?** 1. Visit [Google Search Console](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 *** ## **πŸš€ 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: * βœ… View Search Console data * βœ… 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 βœ…** You'll see: * βœ… Green checkmark next to your property * βœ… Initial data appearing in dashboard * βœ… Property selector in navigation *** ## **🎯 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:** * πŸ“Š Complete historical data sync * πŸ€– AI-powered insights ready * 🎯 Keyword opportunities identified * πŸ“ˆ Trend analysis available *** ## **πŸ”„ 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 * πŸ“Š Dashboard header * πŸ€– AI Chat interface ### **Best Practices for Multiple Sites** * 🏷️ Name properties clearly (e.g., "Main Site," "Blog," "Store") * πŸ”„ Switch context before running reports * πŸ“Š Compare performance across properties * ⚑ Free plan: 1 property | Premium: Unlimited *** ## **πŸ’‘ 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. *** ## **❓ Troubleshooting** ### **"No Properties Found"** **Possible causes:** * βœ… Wrong Google account selected * βœ… Properties not verified in GSC * βœ… Insufficient permissions (need Owner or Full User) **Solution:** 1. Visit [Google Search Console](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:** * βœ… Pop-up blocker interfering * βœ… Browser privacy settings too strict * βœ… 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:** * βœ… New property (no historical data) * βœ… GSC API rate limits * βœ… 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 [Google Search Console](https://search.google.com/search-console) 2. Click **Settings** (gear icon) 3. Click **Users and Permissions** 4. Verify your permission level *** ## **πŸ” Privacy & Security** ### **What Data Do We Access?** * βœ… Search performance data (queries, clicks, impressions) * βœ… Page performance data * βœ… Device and country breakdowns * βœ… 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:** * πŸ”’ All data encrypted in transit and at rest * πŸ”’ OAuth 2.0 secure authorization * πŸ”’ Tokens stored securely * πŸ”’ GDPR compliant ### **Revoking Access:** You can revoke access anytime: 1. Visit [Google Account Permissions](https://myaccount.google.com/permissions) 2. Find "Copyrocket AI" 3. Click **"Remove Access"** *** ## **🎯 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 | *** ## **πŸš€ Next Steps** βœ… Property connected? Awesome! Now: 1. [**Explore Your Dashboard β†’**](https://docs.copyrocket.ai/dashboard) 2. Learn what each metric means 3. Run your first SEO audit *** ## **πŸ’¬ Still Having Issues?** * πŸ“§ Email: [support@copyrocket.ai](mailto:support@copyrocket.ai) * 🎫 Open a support ticket in your dashboard * πŸ’­ Check our [Troubleshooting Guide](https://github.com/Copyrocket-AI/docs/blob/main/faq/troubleshooting.md) # Dashboard Source: https://docs.copyrocket.ai/dashboard # **πŸ“Š Dashboard Overview** Your command center for SEO success. Let's explore what everything means!