How do I request indexing in Google Search Console?

Open Google Search Console, paste the full page address into the search bar at the top to start URL Inspection, wait for the result, then select Request indexing. Google adds the page to a priority crawl queue, but this does not guarantee indexing or a ranking. Use it for new or updated important pages, not for bulk submissions.

Why it matters

When you publish an important page or fix a serious error, you may not want to wait for Google to come across the change. A request can bring a crawl forward. It is a polite nudge, though, and it is only worth using when the page is ready and allowed to be indexed.

How to do it

Sign in to Search Console and choose the property that contains the page. The address must belong to that property.
Paste the full address, including https://, into the inspection bar at the top of the page and press Enter.
Read the result. "URL is on Google" means the page is already indexed. "URL is not on Google" means it is not, and the report explains why when it can.
Select Test live URL to check how Google sees the page right now. Confirm that the page can be fetched, that no noindex tag is present and that the canonical address is the one you expect.
If the live test passes, select Request indexing. Google runs a quick check and then confirms the request has been added to the queue.
Leave the page alone for a while. You can inspect it again after a few days to see whether its status changed.

There is a quota for how many requests you can make, and the number is not fixed or published as a promise. If you hit the limit, wait and continue later. Submitting the same address more than once does not make Google crawl faster.

For many pages at once, do not use this tool. Add them to a sitemap, link to them from other pages and let Google discover them.

Common mistakes

Requesting indexing for a page that is noindex or blocked by robots.txt. The request cannot succeed.
Requesting the same address repeatedly.
Using the tool for hundreds of pages instead of a sitemap.
Inspecting an address from another property, where the tool says it is not available.
Treating the request as a fix for thin or duplicate content. It only asks for a crawl.

Frequently asked questions

Will requesting indexing make the page appear?

No. It asks Google to crawl the page sooner. Whether the page is indexed still depends on its quality, duplication and the signals Google sees.

Do I need to request indexing after every edit?

Rarely. Minor edits are picked up in time as Google recrawls the page. Reserve requests for major updates and urgent corrections.

Can I request indexing for someone else's site?

Only for properties where you are a verified owner or have permission in Search Console. You cannot inspect or request pages for sites you do not manage.

To check a page before you request indexing, Try the free website sample.