These steps will show you how to verify your Bluehost domain with Google Search Console. This can take 10 minutes or longer, depending on how familiar you are with the DNS zone on Bluehost.
First, you need to add your Bluehost domain to GSC and follow the verification prompts. Google will provide you with the verification string that you will manually add inside of your Bluehost account.
Login to Google Search Console
Click on Search Property or the domain dropdown menu (it will look different depending on you account setup)
You have no domains verified:
You have a domain verified:
Click Add Property in the drop down menu (will be at the bottom)
A new window will pop open:
Enter your domain and click Continue
Google will prompt you on your verification method options
Copy the verification string
Example Verification
Next, you need to pass this information to Bluehost.
Bluehost
Login to your Bluehost account.
Bluehost login page
Click on the Domains navigation link (left side of screen)
Bluehost main account page
Find the domain you want to verify, under the Manage drop down
Note: If your domain is not here, that domain is likely managed somewhere else. Go here to find the name servers.
Bluehost Domains page
Select DNS from the Manage drop down options
Domain Manage Drop-down
Scroll to the TXT Records section (about 4 sections down)
