Register and submit new HTTPS site property in Google Search Console with Change of Address.
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Why this matters
Notifying Google promptly about domain and protocol changes accelerates re-indexing, preserving SEO traffic through migration.
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.
- Create a new Google Search Console property for the HTTPS site URL.
- Verify ownership of the new property using standard GSC methods.
- Submit updated XML sitemap with HTTPS URLs immediately after launch.
- If domain changed, use GSC Change of Address tool to notify Google.
- Monitor indexing status and site traffic weekly for stabilization.
Watch for
Failing to submit a new property and Change of Address delays search engines updating URLs, risking traffic drops.
Definition of done
New HTTPS property verified in GSC; Change of Address submitted; sitemap submitted; indexing accelerates.
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.