Google Search Console lives at search.google.com/search-console. If you're already logged into a Google account, you can also reach it by clicking the grid icon in the top-right of any Google service and selecting Search Console from the app menu. The first time you visit, you'll need to add and verify your property. Google offers several verification methods: uploading an HTML file to your root directory, adding a meta tag to your homepage, connecting through Google Analytics or Tag Manager, or using your domain registrar's DNS records. The DNS method verifies all subdomains at once, which is why we default to it at Ottawa SEO for client sites. Once verified, the interface shows you in the property selector dropdown at the top. If you manage multiple sites, they'll all appear there. Most agencies and consultants get added as users with full or restricted permissions rather than transferring ownership, so expect an invitation email if someone's setting it up for you. A few things catch people off guard. First, Search Console treats http vs https and www vs non-www as separate properties, even though one usually redirects to the other. You can add all variations and set a preferred domain property. Second, data has a 1-2 day lag and only goes back 16 months. Third, if you're on a fresh domain or just launched, expect the interface to show "No data yet" for 3-7 days until Google's had time to crawl and index pages. If you can't find an existing property, check which Google account you're logged into. We've seen developers verify sites under personal Gmail accounts and forget to transfer ownership to the client's business account. For agencies running large portfolios, bookmark the URL with your primary account to avoid the wrong-login loop.