: When using Google Search Console change of address should I also submit the new site to the search index? I have successfully submitted a change of address from old domain to new domain today.

@Megan663

If you have submitted the change of address, there is no need to submit the new site for inclusion in the search index. The change of address will let Google know that you want the new site indexed but not the old site. It will take Google several days to make the change and have your new site in the search index.

Fetching the new site and submitting it to be indexed shouldn't hurt or confuse Google. It just isn't necessary.

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