Submit 'Change of Address' request in Google Search Console.
- Submit 'Change of Address' request in Google Search Console1 cited source1 category
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Why this matters
Explicitly informing Google of the domain move accelerates indexing of the new domain.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Access the old domain property in Google Search Console.
- Navigate to Settings > Change of Address tool.
- Select the new domain from the list.
- Submit the request following on-screen instructions.
- Monitor Google Search Console for confirmation messages.
Watch for
Failure to submit delays Google’s recognition of new canonical domain.
Definition of done
Change of Address request submitted specifying old to new domain in GSC settings.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.