Hello,
We apologize for the issue you are facing with Instant Indexing. It seems that the API key is not being served correctly, which is why you are encountering a 404 error when trying to verify its accessibility for search engines.
Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot this issue:
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Check the API Key Location: Ensure that the api-keys.txt file is correctly placed in the root directory of your website. The file should be accessible via the URL that Rank Math generates for it.
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Clear Cache: After making changes, it’s important to clear your website’s cache. This can sometimes resolve issues related to file accessibility.
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Verify Robots.txt: Make sure that your robots.txt file does not block access to the API key file. If it does, search engines will not be able to access it.
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Regenerate API Key: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider regenerating the API key in the Rank Math settings and updating the api-keys.txt file accordingly.
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Check Server Configuration: Sometimes server settings can prevent certain files from being accessed. You may want to check with your hosting provider to ensure there are no restrictions in place.
If you continue to experience issues, please reply to this ticket with your site URL so that a human agent from our support team can assist you further. Thank you for raising this concern, and we hope to resolve it for you soon!
Sources:
How to Fix 403 Forbidden Error with IndexNow » Rank Math
How to Fix 403 Forbidden Error with IndexNow » Rank Math
How to Use IndexNow With Rank Math » Rank Math
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