What should I do if I missed a step while setting up Google site verification in Webflow and didn't copy the verification ID?
If you missed a step while setting up Google site verification in Webflow and didn't copy the verification ID, don't worry! There are a few steps you can take to retrieve the verification ID and complete the process successfully:
Log in to your Google Search Console account. If you haven't set up an account yet, you'll need to do so before proceeding.
Once you're logged in, navigate to the property (website) you're trying to verify.
In the left-hand menu, click on "Settings" and then select "Ownership Verification."
Under the "Verification Details" section, you should see a table with the verification methods you can use. Look for the method you chose initially (HTML file, HTML tag, DNS record, etc.) and click on the "Verify" button next to it.
On the verification page, you should see a pop-up or a section that contains the verification ID or the necessary steps to retrieve it. Follow the instructions provided by Google to retrieve the verification ID.
Once you have the verification ID, log in to your Webflow account and navigate to the Project Settings.
Go to the "Hosting" tab and scroll down to the "Google site verification" section.
Paste the verification ID you retrieved from Google into the "Google Site Verification Code" field.
Save your changes and publish your site.
Finally, go back to the Google Search Console and click on the "Verify" button for the method you chose to complete the verification process.
By following these steps, you should be able to retrieve the verification ID from Google and successfully complete the Google site verification process in Webflow.
Additional Questions:
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