Verifying your Google Business Profile ensures your business appears in Google Search and Maps, helping customers find and trust you. This guide covers all available verification methods — from postcards to phone, email, and instant options.
Before You Start:
Make sure your business profile has been created. If not, sign up with Mobal to get started and create your Google Business Profile through our platform.
🔗 Start Verification in Mobal
Go to the “Connections” tab in your Mobal dashboard
Click on Google Maps or Google Business Profile
Select your preferred verification method
Profiles that need verification will be clearly marked with a red “Not Verified” badge
✉️ Verification Methods Explained
📬 1. Postcard Verification (Most Common)
Google sends a postcard to your business address
Arrival time: Usually 1–2 weeks
Includes a 6-digit verification code
📌 How to complete it:
Log in to your Google Business account
Click “Verify now”
Enter the code from the postcard
✅ Your profile is now verified and will appear in Google Search & Maps
📞 2. Phone Verification
Google will call your business number with a verification code
Not available to all businesses (eligibility depends on category & location)
📌 Steps:
Select “Verify by phone” in the verification options
Answer the automated call and note the code
Enter the code to complete the process
📧 3. Email Verification
Google sends a verification email to the account linked with your profile
📌 Steps:
Choose “Verify by email”
Click the verification link in your email
✅ Profile is verified instantly
⚡ 4. Instant Verification
Available if your business website is already verified in Google Search Console
Website must match the URL in your Google Business Profile
📌 If eligible, you’ll be verified instantly — no extra steps needed.
🎥 5. Video Verification (Limited Availability)
Google may offer a live video call to verify your business
You'll be redirected to Google’s platform to schedule the session
📌 A Google rep will guide you during the call and confirm your location and operations in real time
💡 Tips for a Smooth Verification
✅ Do | 🚫 Don't |
Ensure your address, phone, and email are accurate | Avoid entering mismatched info |
Keep an eye on your mailbox, email, or call for the code | Don’t ignore Google’s instructions or delay entering the code |
Contact Mobal support if anything goes wrong | Don’t attempt to verify multiple times simultaneously |
🤝 Need Help?
If you encounter issues during the verification process, contact our team at [email protected] or use the in-app chat. We’ll help you get verified quickly and correctly.