IndexNow submitter
Verify your IndexNow key file, then tell participating search engines about up to 100 new or changed URLs at once.
How it works
- 1
Create a key file
Pick a key of 8 to 128 characters and host a text file containing only that key at your domain root. We can generate a key for you.
- 2
We verify it
We fetch the file and check that it holds exactly your key.
- 3
Submit your URLs
Only after verification, we send up to 100 URLs from your domain to api.indexnow.org.
Why it matters for AI search
Bing powers parts of ChatGPT search and other assistants. IndexNow lets Bing and other participating engines learn about changes in minutes instead of waiting for a recrawl, so fresh pages get picked up sooner.
Frequently asked questions
Does Google use IndexNow?
No. IndexNow is used by Bing, Yandex, Naver, Seznam and Yep, not Google.
Why must I host a key file?
It proves you control the domain. We never submit for a domain whose key file does not verify.
How often can I submit?
Submit only URLs that changed. We limit each domain to a few submissions per day.
Can I submit URLs from other sites?
No. Every URL must be on the domain you verified.
What does a 202 response mean?
The request was accepted and key validation is pending. It is normal for new keys.