Can't add HTML Google Verification?

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  jess2569 · Member · Jun 21, 2015 at 4:15 am

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  Hi All,

  I was wondering if someone can help me.

  I have followed the instructions on https://en.support.wordpress.com/webmaster-tools/#google-webmaster-tools (I think) however, when I click VERIFY on google, I get this message?

  We weren’t able to verify your property: http://feedyourprettysoul.com/

  I have copied and paste the code I have been given into, Admin, Tools, Available tools, Google Webmaster tools but nothing seems to happen?

  Also, WordPress provides an example

  Example: <meta name=’google-site-verification’ content=’dBw5CvburAxi537Rp9qi5uG2174Vb6JwHwIRwPSLIK8′>

  However I am only being provided with;

  google-site-verification: googlexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.html

  What am I doing wrong?

  Thanks!

  The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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  darrellschulte · Member · Jun 21, 2015 at 4:24 am

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  Hi jess2569,

  The option you want is “HTML Tag”. (You may need to select Alternate Methods to find this option.)

  Alternate Methods is what you need to select on Step 4. Try adding your property again using that method instead.

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  jess2569 · Member · Jun 21, 2015 at 4:36 am

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  Thank you Daschultemn!

  I have the code and have added it into my WordPress, now been given these options;

  Domain name provider
  Sign in to your domain name provider.
  Google Analytics
  Use your Google Analytics account.
  Google Tag Manager
  Use your Google Tag Manager account.

  Which one do I choose before clicking verify?

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  jess2569 · Member · Jun 21, 2015 at 4:37 am

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  Oh wait, I don’t need to choose one!

  It’s early in the UAE!

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  jess2569 · Member · Jun 21, 2015 at 4:37 am

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  Great job, http://www.feedyourprettysoul.com/ is now verified! You can now use Google services for your property such as Search Console .

  Thank you! :)

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  darrellschulte · Member · Jun 21, 2015 at 4:39 am

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  That’s great! You’re welcome.