# **🔍 Overview**

If you can see a GSC property listed under **Top-right avatar → Settings → Integrations** but it does not appear as an option when setting up OTTO, the property has not yet been activated through **Site Metrics**. This activation step is required before OTTO can recognise and use the property.

# **⚙️ Why This Happens**

Connecting a GSC property in your integrations settings only links your Google account to Search Atlas. OTTO requires an additional activation step — the property must first be activated inside **Site Metrics** before it becomes available to select in OTTO. Skipping this step is the most common reason a property appears in integrations but not in OTTO.

# **✅ How to Activate Your GSC Property for OTTO**

1. From the left sidebar, navigate to **Site Metrics**.
2. Locate the GSC property you want to use. If it is not already listed, add it by selecting it from the available options. Only properties connected under **Top-right avatar → Settings → Integrations** will appear here.
3. Once the property is listed in Site Metrics, open it to activate the property within Search Atlas.
4. After activation, return to **OTTO SEO → All Sites (SEO Automation)** using the left sidebar.
5. Open OTTO and attempt to add your property again. The GSC property should now appear in the available options list.

# **🛠️ Quick Troubleshooting Checklist**

- **Property visible in integrations but not OTTO:** Complete the Site Metrics activation steps above.
- **Property not visible in Site Metrics:** Confirm the GSC account connected under **Top-right avatar → Settings → Integrations** has verified ownership of the property in Google Search Console.
- **Property activated but still missing in OTTO:** Try refreshing your browser and re-entering the OTTO setup flow. Allow up to one minute for the change to propagate.
- **Multiple GSC accounts connected:** Make sure the property you want belongs to the GSC account that is actively linked in your Search Atlas integrations. Properties from a different Google account will not appear.

# **📋 Key Things to Remember**

- Integrations settings and OTTO are **not automatically in sync** — the Site Metrics activation step is always required.
- You only need to activate a property once. After the first activation it will remain available in OTTO for future use.
- Any team member with the correct permissions can complete the activation on behalf of your organisation.

# **💬 Still Need Help?**

If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type **human teammate** to be connected with a member of our team.