Step 1: Identify the Default Page Connected to the Domain
The verification meta tag must be added to the Default Page connected to the domain.
Go to Settings > Domains.
Locate the domain you want to verify.
Click Manage on the domain.
From the domain details screen, locate the root domain entry.
Open the three-dot menu and select Edit.
In the Edit Domain modal, note the value shown in Default Page.
This page is the only correct location for the verification meta tag.
Step 2: Open the Default Page in the Funnel or Website Builder
Navigate to Sites.
Open the Funnel or Website that contains the Default Page identified in Step 1.
Open the exact page set as the Default Page.
Click the SEO Meta Data icon in the page editor toolbar.
Step 3: Add the Google Verification Meta Tag
In SEO Meta Data, expand Links & Tags.
Locate Custom Meta Tags and click Add.
In the Add a custom meta tag modal:
Name:
google-site-verificationContent: Paste the verification code provided by Google (without quotes).
Example provided by Google: <meta name="google-site-verification" content="examplenumer11223344" />
Entry in Kyrios:
Name:
google-site-verificationContent:
examplenumer11223344
Click Add.
Save the SEO Meta Data.
Save or publish the page.
Step 4: Verify the Domain in Google Search Console
Return to Google Search Console and click Verify.
Verification usually completes within a few seconds after the page is saved.
Common Issues and Fixes
Verification fails
Confirm the meta tag is added to the Default Page, not another page.
Ensure there are no typos in the name or content fields.
Save the page after adding the meta tag.
Multiple domains or redirects
Verify the root domain version (non-www or www) that is set as the default.
Caching delays
Wait 1–2 minutes and retry verification.
FAQ
How do I find the Default Page connected to my domain?
Go to Settings > Domains, click Manage on the domain, then click Edit. The Default Page is shown in the Edit Domain modal.
Where exactly do I add the Google verification meta tag?
Add it on the Default Page using SEO Meta Data > Links & Tags > Custom Meta Tags in the Funnel or Website builder.
Can I add the meta tag to multiple pages?
No. Google verification works only when the tag is placed on the Default Page connected to the domain.
Does adding meta tags affect site speed?
No. Meta tags are lightweight text data and have no measurable impact on page performance.
Can I use this same process for other services?
Yes. The same steps apply to other verification services that use meta tags, such as Google Business Profile or Bing Webmaster Tools.