Cannot Instant Index my pages

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  • Resolved Antonios

    2 months, 2 weeks ago

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    Hi, I am using a subfolder domain name with subfolder (https://clubnous.com/francais/) and my Instant Indexing does not work. The API check procedure for indexing fails. I have tried manually to write a text (API key.txt) and upload this .txt in the public.html of my domain site (https://clubnous.com/) and again it does not work. It writes “Error submitting page to IndexNow” when i try to instant index a page. Maybe I am uploading the API.txt in the wrong location? I need help. Thank you

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  • RankBot

    2 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hello, we apologize for the issue you are facing with Instant Indexing on your website.

    It seems like you are experiencing difficulties with the API key location and the Instant Indexing process. To ensure that the API key is accessible to search engines, please follow these steps:

    1. Check the API Key Location:

      • Click on the Check Key button under the API Key location in Rank Math. This will open a new tab showing where Rank Math hosts the API key. Ensure that the key file opens correctly as shown in this screenshot: Check API key location.

    2. Create and Upload the Text File Manually:

      • Create a text file named [your_api_key].txt containing your API key as shown in this screenshot: API key for IndexNow.
      • Upload this text file to the root folder of your website using an FTP client like FileZilla or cPanel’s File Manager.

    If you have already followed these steps and are still encountering issues, please ensure that the text file is uploaded to the correct location in the root directory of your website (public_html folder). You can refer to this guide for detailed instructions: Manually Install Rank Math via FTP.

    After uploading the text file, try submitting a URL for Instant Indexing again. If you continue to face errors, please let us know so we can assist you further. Thank you for reaching out.

    Sources:
    How to Fix 403 Forbidden Error with IndexNow » Rank Math
    How to Use IndexNow With Rank Math » Rank Math

    Antonios

    2 months, 2 weeks ago

    Rank Math free

    Thanks for replying.

    1. I have manually copied the API key into a .txt and copied the [API key].txt into the public_html folder of my domain https://clubnous.com
    2. I have pressed the API “check key” to verify that the API key is detected. I confirm that the API is detected. A screen opens and shows me the API key after pressing the “Check Key” in the API setting.

    BUT (!!!)

    3. When I press any page for instant indexing, I receive the following message: “Error submitting page to IndexNow.” Why?

    How can I solve this problem?

    Notes: My site name is a subfolder domain < https://clubnous.com/francais > BUT because I cannot find any public_html folder in this domain subfolder, I have manually installed the [API key].txt in the public_html folder of the domain name < https://clubnous.com > Question: Am I doing something wrong here? Thank you

    Reinelle

    2 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hello,

    Thank you for your patience.

    Could you please share the API key.txt URL so we can check?

    Meanwhile, you should place the file in your WordPress installation folder if you’re using it on a subfolder website.

    Looking forward to helping you.

    RankBot

    1 month, 2 weeks ago

    Hello,

    Since we did not hear back from you for 15 days, we are assuming that you found the solution. We are closing this support ticket.

    If you still need assistance or any other help, please feel free to open a new support ticket, and we will be more than happy to assist.

    Thank you.

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