We understand that adding your unique Tag Parrot service account as an Owner in your Google Search Console may seem intrusive and annoying.


We understand that the initial request to add your personal unique Tag Parrot service account as an Owner within your Google Search Console account may seem a bit intrusive, and we agree – it can be annoying.

However, it's crucial to know that this strict requirement is set by Google to enable Tag Parrot to act on behalf of your website and efficiently submit pages for indexing. Only with Owner permissions can the service account perform its tasks effectively; any other permission level won't suffice.

Now, you may be wondering about the security implications of this arrangement. Let us put your mind at ease. The service account is not intended for individuals to log in directly to Google Search Console. Instead, it is granted highly specific permissions, solely designed to interact with the Google Indexing API and carry out the following actions:

- Submit a page indexing request.
- Submit a page removal request (please note that this action is not supported by Tag Parrot).
- Check the status of a page request.

To ensure utmost security, the service account employs access keys for API authentication. Rest assured that these access keys are securely stored within the Google Cloud platform and are never shared with anyone else.


Why do you require Owner permissions?

Encountering "Awaiting Status" in Google Indexing is common for sites with over 2,000 pages. Learn what this status means and how it impacts your site.

What does "Awaiting Status" actually mean?

Another status that you might come across is Likely Indexed, what does this actually mean, and how should you interpret it.

What does "Likely Indexed" actually mean?

Boost your indexing journey with a higher indexing limit plan. Manage multiple websites or large sites more efficiently, ensuring faster and more comprehensive indexing.

How do I index more than 200 pages per day?

Need to add a new sitemap for one of your sites to Tag Parrot? This can all be achieved via the Manage Sites page and syncing your site with GSC.

How to add new sitemaps?

Need to add new websites to Tag Parrot? This can all be achieved via the Manage Sites page, your account just needs to have GSC access.

How to add new sites?

Need to remove an old websites from Tag Parrot? No problem its pretty straight forward just follow these instructions.

How to remove sites from your account?

No secret techniques needed for fast indexing, we use the official Google Indexing API, designed specifically for this purpose.

How does Tag Parrot index pages?

Waiting for your pages to get indexed can be stressful, but Tag Parrot helps speed up the process. Wondering how long it takes to get indexed? Find out here!

How long does it take to index pages?

When submitting pages for indexing, expect a delay before results appear in the Google Search Console indexing report due to the update process.