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How do I add https version of site to Bing webmaster tools?
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I could add my site to Google Webmaster tools with no problems, but when I try to add it in Bing webmaster tools it just redirects me to what I already have. Everything is staying the same but the switch from http to https. Anyone else experienced this?
This is what I just received back from Bing and it doesn't seem right-
I understand that you switched to the https version of your site and you're now trying to use the Site Move tool. However, in order to do this, you must verify the https version of your site first. You cannot do this because it just redirects you to the dashboard. We thank you for reporting this to us. We've investigated on this matter and can see that you're already put a redirect from the http to the https version of your site. We also checked the /BingSiteAuth.xml file and this also redirects to the https version. At this point, we suggest that you remove the current website (http version) that is verified through Bing Webmaster Tool and add your https domain. When done, use the Site Move tool.
Thoughts?
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All you need to do is update the XML sitemap URL: https://www.keycdn.com/blog/http-to-https/#gsc
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I just went ahead and submitted it in https just to make sure. I haven't had any problems or drops in traffic.
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Thanks Niners52.
I moved to HTTPS and was facing the same problem. Your answer has helped.
I wonder if there is a need to submit a https sitemap on the http bing. Did you think about this?
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I actually responded back with some more questions and a new person responded with this-
"I understand that you've switched your non SSL website example.com to a secured website https://www.example.com and you want to verify that version in order to use the Site Move feature.The reason you are being redirected to the dashboard is because Bing Webmaster Tools will identify your site thru the domain therefore the SSL and non-SSL version of the site is basically the same in Bing Webmaster Tool. If you already have 301 redirects set to your pages then there's no need to use the site move feature. The permanent redirect that you've placed should already be sufficient for Bing to change your site to http to https."
I have had any problems just leaving it as it is. Google on the other hand has dropped a few percentage points.
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This is an interesting problem to have! I think the issue they are running into is that your auth file for http is redirecting to https. They want you to remove the http site from your account and then add the https site. Once you have done that, you can use the Site Move tool.
Is that a little more clear? I would love to hear if that works for you. it would be a great YouMoz post!
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