> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.serverfreak.com/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# How to Add Your Wordpress Site into Bing Webmaster Tools Using Plugin

Note: You must have an account with a Microsoft in order to connect your site to Bing Webmaster Tools.

You also need to install YOAST SEO plugin inside your WordPress blog. Instructions on how to install a WordPress plugin can be found here.



1. Go to [Bing Webmaster Tools](http://www.bing.com/toolbox/webmaster/) and enter your site URL address in the field that says **Add site**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/0e35a1b5-ce97-4d12-a27e-1bbafd0ae641/014c78d2-a200-47e0-b30a-dc9fd8722b6c.png)


2.  Enter the sitemap and click the button that says **Add**. 
If you're connecting your website for the first time and don't know anything about when your site's traffic is the highest, just choose the default option.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/0e35a1b5-ce97-4d12-a27e-1bbafd0ae641/0d9a4914-88a4-486b-91b8-7c25a6dca0e6.png)


3. Get the code. You will want to use the meta tag under **Option 2**.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/0e35a1b5-ce97-4d12-a27e-1bbafd0ae641/b2a2b07d-bb11-4113-95ad-18d24ca619f2.png)


4.  Log in to your WordPress website. When you're logged in, you will be in your 'Dashboard'. 
On the left-hand side, you will see a menu. In that menu, click on 'SEO'.



5. The 'SEO' settings will expand providing you additional options. Click on **General**.

 ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/0e35a1b5-ce97-4d12-a27e-1bbafd0ae641/e035ebcc-fa5f-4e74-aff5-30cab858cdb2.png)


6.  Click on the **Webmaster Tools** tab and add the code under **Bing Verification Code**. Click **Save Changes** .

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/0e35a1b5-ce97-4d12-a27e-1bbafd0ae641/265fede9-82a1-4388-9859-9253c1d11b91.png)


7. Switch back to **Bing Webmaster Tools** and click 'Verify'. (See image in Step 3)


Note: Your sitemap will most likely show up as pending and will be crawled shortly. It may take a few hours to a few days.