Are you looking to get your website's pages indexed by Google quickly? Using the Google Indexing API, you can submit up to 1000 URLs at once, streamlining the process and ensuring your pages are quickly discovered and indexed. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to use the Google Developer Console and a Python script to speed up your indexing process.




Setting Up Google Developer Console


The first step in using the Google Indexing API is setting up your project in Google Developer Console. Here’s how to do it:


  1. Access the Google Developer Console:
    • Open your browser and search for Google Developer Console.

    • Click the first link and select Google Cloud. You’ll be greeted with a welcome message.

  2. Create a New Project:
    • If you already have projects, they will show up. If not, you’ll need to create a new one.

    • In the top left corner, click My Project.

    • Select New Project and enter a name for your project.

    • Add your organization details, or choose No organization if you don’t have one.

    • Click Create, and you’ll receive a confirmation notification. Click Select Project to open your project dashboard.

Enable the Indexing API


Now, it’s time to enable the Indexing API for your project. Here’s how:

  1. Navigate to APIs & Services:
    • In the top-left panel, click on APIs & Services and select Library.

    • Search for Indexing API and click on it.

    • Click Enable to activate the API for your project.

Creating Credentials


To use the Indexing API, you need credentials for authentication. Here’s how to create them:

  1. Go to the Credentials Section:
    • In the side panel, click on Credentials.

    • Click on Create Credentials and select Service Account.

    • Enter a name for the service account, then click Create and Continue.

    • Choose a role (select Owner) and click Save.

    • Click Done to finish setting up your credentials.

  2. Save the Service Account ID:
    • After the credentials are created, save the Service Account ID (copy it to a notepad), as you will need it later.

Creating a New Key


You’ll need to generate a key for your service account:

  1. Generate the Key:
    • Click on the service account’s email ID.

    • Under the Keys section, click Add Key and select Create New Key.

    • Choose JSON as the key type and click Create.

    • The JSON file will automatically download to your computer. Rename it to account1.json and place it in your indexing folder.

Connect to Google Search Console


Next, you need to link your Google Search Console to your new project:

  1. Access Google Search Console:
    • Search for Google Search Console and click on Start Now.

    • Enter your website’s URL and verify ownership.

  2. Add User Permissions:
    • Go to Settings > Users and Permissions.

    • Paste the service account email address from the credentials page.

    • Select Owner as the permission role and click Add.

Set Up Python


Now it’s time to install Python and set it up for the script:

  1. Download and Install Python:
    • Go to the Python website, search for Python 3.11.5 or newer, and download the latest version.

    • During installation, check the box to add Python to your system’s PATH, and click Install Now.

  2. Install Necessary Packages:
    • Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.

    • Type the following command and press Enter:

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pip install tqdm aiohttp pandas oauth2client

  1.  These packages are needed for running the script properly.

Running the Indexing Script


Now that everything is set up, you can start running the Python script to index your URLs:

  1. Open Your Indexing Folder:
    • Open the folder where your indexing.py script and the account1.json file are stored.

  2. Navigate to the Folder in Command Prompt:
    • In the Command Prompt, type the following command and press Enter:

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cd C:\path\to\your\indexing\folder

  1. Run the Script:
    • Type the following command to run the script:

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python indexing.py

  1. Enter the Number of Accounts:
    • When prompted, type 1 (since you have one JSON file) and press Enter. The script will begin indexing your URLs.

    • It will process the URLs, and successful URLs will be displayed, confirming that they are being indexed.

Indexing Multiple URLs


You can index up to 200 URLs with a single JSON file. If you want to index 1000 URLs, simply use 5 JSON files, allowing you to submit up to 1000 URLs at once. Keep in mind that it might take 3 to 4 days for all URLs to be fully indexed.

Conclusion


Using the Google Indexing API with Python is a fast and efficient way to index up to 1000 URLs at once. By following these steps, you can speed up the process of getting your website’s pages discovered by Google, improving visibility in search results and potentially boosting your SEO rankings.

Ready to get your content indexed faster? Start using the Google Indexing API today and see the results for yourself Want to learn more about SEO and indexing? Check out our other guides on improving your website’s visibility and getting the most out of your SEO efforts.