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API SET UP OK
When I submit URLs via the instant indexer, Rank Math displays:
update https://www.hamiltonwoodandco.co.uk/
Error 403
Permission denied. Failed to verify the URL ownership.I checked the Index Now History, and the response code was/is 200 so this means its working as far as Googles concerned…
Why am I getting the error?
API set up as per your instructions. The email attached is set as owner in search console.
I suspect there is a bug with the indexer as the response code in your own logs was OK.
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Hello,
We apologize for the issue you are facing with the Instant Indexer. The 403 error indicates that the IndexNow API could not verify the ownership of the URL you submitted. This can happen for a few reasons:
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API Key Accessibility: Ensure that your API key is accessible to search engines. You can check this by clicking on the Check Key button available under the API Key location in Rank Math. If the key file is not accessible or returns a 404 error, it means the API key was not created correctly.
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Robots.txt Blocking: Make sure that the page where your API key is hosted is not blocked by your robots.txt file. This could prevent search engines from accessing it.
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Search Console Ownership: Verify that the email associated with your Rank Math account is indeed listed as an owner in Google Search Console for the domain in question.
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Cache Issues: Sometimes, caching can cause issues. Try clearing your website’s cache and then rechecking the API key accessibility.
If everything seems correct and you are still encountering this issue, it may be beneficial to reply to this ticket so a human agent from the Rank Math Support team can assist you further. Thank you for raising this concern!
Sources:
How to Fix 403 Forbidden Error with IndexNow » Rank Math -
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