Add a client and verify ownership

Before you start

You need a GapStack account and permission to change the client’s Google Search Console or DNS. Use a real client domain you manage (never someone else’s site).

Add the client

1. Open Portfolio and choose Add a client. 2. Enter the site name and domain. 3. Continue through the wizard (prompts, channels, keywords, competitors). Selections stick after you finish.

Verify ownership

Exclusive sites need proof of ownership. Pick one:

• Connect Google Search Console (preferred in the wizard). A matching GSC property verifies the domain. You can connect GA4 at the same time; GA4 alone does not verify.
• DNS TXT fallback: add a TXT record at _gapstack-challenge with the token GapStack shows. No HTML meta tag.

After verify, GapStack starts the first checks automatically (Pulse, approved keyword ranks, backlinks, and on-page crawl). You do not need a separate “run pack” step.

If Google disconnects later

Disconnecting Search Console does not revoke verification. You may see a soft nudge to reconnect for fresh Search Console data. Reclaim or dispute flows use DNS when needed.

Next

• What runs after you verify (coming soon)
• Connect Google (GSC / GA4) (coming soon)
• Questions? Email support@gapstack.app