Confirm BingBot access and verify its IP addresses.
- Confirm BingBot access and verify its IP addresses1 cited source1 category
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Why this matters
To ensure Bing can crawl your site properly, verify that BingBot requests come from authentic IPs to prevent blocking or misinterpretation.
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.
- Identify BingBot user-agent requests in your server logs.
- Lookup IP addresses for BingBot requests using Bing’s official IP list.
- Cross-check IPs against Microsoft published ranges.
- Whitelist verified BingBot IPs in firewalls or server settings.
- Document verification and schedule periodic re-checks.
Watch for
Failing to verify BingBot IPs can result in crawl errors or missed indexing opportunities.
Definition of done
Confirmed all BingBot requests originate from official Microsoft IP ranges.
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.