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Restrict Google Indexing Your Help Center - Frequently asked questions

Discover how to prevent Google from indexing your Zendesk Help Center. This page answers common questions about restricting search engine access.

Frequently asked questions

How can I prevent Google from indexing my Zendesk help center?

To prevent Google from indexing your Zendesk help center, you can add a noindex meta tag to your theme's code. If your help center requires users to sign in, it won't be indexed by default. However, if it's publicly accessible, you'll need to…

What should I do if my noindex changes aren't reflected in Google search results?

If your noindex changes aren't showing up in Google search results, you can use the Remove URLs feature in Google Webmasters Tool. This tool helps indicate which pages should be removed from Google's search results. To use this feature, verify…

Can I restrict Google from indexing specific articles in my help center?

Yes, you can restrict Google from indexing specific articles in your help center by adding a noindex meta tag to those particular pages. This prevents them from appearing in search engine results. To do this, follow the same steps as restricting…

How can I remove my help center pages from Bing's search index?

To remove your help center pages from Bing's search index, you can use Bing's URL removal tool. This tool allows you to block URLs from appearing in Bing's search results. For more detailed instructions, you can refer to Bing's help documentation…

Is it possible to allow search results only for the main help center page?

Yes, it is possible to allow search results only for the main help center page by selectively applying the noindex meta tag to all other pages. This way, only the main page will be indexed by search engines. To achieve this, ensure that the…

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