How to Verify Google My Business

Verifying Google My Business for the first time

1. Add or claim your Business Profile on Google. Learn how to claim your profile.
2. When you add or claim your profile, you can verify it through phone, text, email, or videoYou may need to verify with more than one method.
   1. Available methods depend on things like business category, public info, region, support hours, and volumes.
3. Pick a type of verification. Learn how to verify by your selected method.
   1. When you're verified, you get a notification.
   2. If we can't verify your business with the first method, the "Get verified" button shows up again. If this happens, try a different verification method.
4. Often, we need to review verifications. These reviews help maintain the integrity of all profiles. They can take up to seven business days.
5. After you verify:
   1. It can take a few weeks for your updated business info to show across Google.
   2. You can update and add to your info at any time. Learn how to edit your profile.
   3. You can connect with your customers through your profile. Learn about posts, reviews, and messaging.