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Google rolls out Search Console enhancements allowing owners to remove, verify unused ownership tokens for improved security.
Google is rolling out an update to Search Console that makes it easier to manage unused ownership tokens.
These tokens, commonly called verification codes, establish website ownership across various Google products, including Search Console and Merchant Center.
Sometimes, these tokens are left behind after website ownership changes, posing risks to data integrity and access control.
Google previously rolled out improvements to the user and permissions management report to address that issue. Today’s update focuses on making the data more accurate, reflecting the actual state of unused ownership tokens.
Under the new system, website owners can follow a straightforward process to verify and remove unused ownership tokens.
The steps involve:
By providing a dedicated flow for token removal and verification, Google is helping you minimize potential security risks from outdated or lingering access credentials.
The announcement emphasized:
“The update rolled out today lets you verify the removal of the unused verification token so that removed owners cannot regain access to the property.”
This highlights the need to maintain a secure and up-to-date access management system.
Google’s efforts to address unused ownership tokens demonstrate a commitment to protecting website owners.
By enhancing the management tools within Search Console, users can detect and mitigate potential vulnerabilities arising from outdated or forgotten access credentials.
The new token removal and verification process introduced by Google offers several key benefits:
The update to Google’s Search Console presents several implications for website security:
Removing unused ownership tokens won’t affect your website’s presence in Google’s search results.
The process is strictly a security and access management measure, ensuring that only current, authorized personnel can access the site’s Search Console data.
Google’s emphasis on managing ownership tokens within Search Console underscores its commitment to web security in the following ways:
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Matt G. Southern, Senior News Writer, has been with Search Engine Journal since 2013. With a bachelor’s degree in communications, …
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