How to verify a subdomain (mysite.discourse.group) in Google Search Console?

[BalbiNoah]

I’m trying to add and verify my Discourse forum, which is hosted on a subdomain (e.g., mysite.discourse.group), in Google Search Console.

I’m a bit confused about the correct way to do this and would appreciate guidance from the community.

[Moin]

Have you tried this guide?

Perform Google Search Console Verification with Discourse

This guide describes how to perform Google Search Console (f.k.a Google Webmaster Tools) verification with Discourse. You can verify domain ownership using two methods - by creating a TXT DNS record or by adding an HTML tag. Required user level: Administrator Performing Google Search Console verification with Discourse Verifying your Discourse site with Google Search Console (GSC) ensures that Google can access your site’s data for accurate search indexing a…

[BalbiNoah]

Thank you for guidelines

but Sir i have not my own domain site i’m using username.discourse.group subdomain
so i have not find any option TXT Record Or DNS on my dashboard

[Moin]

I don’t understand why method 1 doesn’t work in this case. Why can’t you paste the text provided by Google into the site setting?

@Discourse

Method 1: Using the site setting (Recommended)

1. In the verification options, select “HTML Tag” to generate a unique verification tag.
2. From the HTML tag that Google provides, copy only the verification token:
   <meta name="google-site-verification" content="THIS_IS_THE_TOKEN_YOU_NEED">
3. On your site, go to your admin dashboard, find the “Community” section on your admin sidebar, and select “Analytics & SEO”
4. Find the Google site verification token site setting and paste the verification token you copied (only the content value, not the entire HTML tag)
5. Select the button to save the change
6. Return to GSC and click “Verify”
7. Your domain should now be verified

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Just a quick note: I’m not a “Sir”.
When gender isn’t known, it’s usually better to avoid gendered terms or just use the username. Defaulting to “Sir” can come across as assuming everyone here is male, which ties into a broader pattern of women being overlooked in tech spaces.