Alternative domain name and Google Search Console

Question

I have a mydomain.com domain that I've been using for years. Recently I purchased mydomain.it on which I applied a 301 redirect (mydomain.it -> mydomain.com).

Do I have to do something on Google Search Console to inform Google that it's just a redirect and avoid penalties?

Answer 1

Nothing more to do since it hasn't been indexed by Google.

301 alone will prevent indexation and penalties

Answer 2

If you've done the 301 correctly, you shouldn't need to worry. However, just to be on the safe side, you can try the following:

• Configure canonical tags on each page in the new site
• Add the new site on Google Search Console (including an updated sitemap)
• Delete the old site on Google Search Console