Migrating Http Site to Https Version
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Hello,
This coming weekend we will be changing our http sites to https versions. I have a very quick question regarding Google Search Console.
Because the migration is happening over a weekend, we want to get as much as possible setup beforehand. Is there any risk to adding the new properties to the search console without the sites being live yet? I want to deliver the Search Console verify files to our IT team in advance for them to add to the site, and then once I get the okay that the migration went successfully, I would go into the Search Console and click on the Verify button to get the sites verified and of course, then fetch as Google to help speed up indexing a bit and ensure there are no errors.
Any insight on this would be greatly appreciated!
Amiee
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If I were in your situation, I would probably do exactly as you say you're going to do.
EDIT: maybe using Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager to verify the account would let you take off the part of reaching out to the IT guys, but if they work fast enough it's the same.
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