--- title: How to Set Up a Google Search Engine? description: Find out how to set up a search engine on your site to help visitors locate content faster and improve site navigation. --- [Skip to content](https://success.ministrydesigns.help/how-to-set-up-a-google-search-engine#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Ticket](https://success.ministrydesigns.help/kb-tickets/new) [![MD Logo 1\_Black-2](https://success.ministrydesigns.help/hs-fs/hubfs/MD%20Logo%201_Black-2.png?width=200&height=73&name=MD%20Logo%201_Black-2.png)](https://ministrydesigns.com/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Ticket](https://success.ministrydesigns.help/kb-tickets/new) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Ministry Designs Success Hub](https://success.ministrydesigns.help/) 2. [Sites (Formerly Omega)](https://success.ministrydesigns.help/sites-formerly-omega) 3. [Settings](https://success.ministrydesigns.help/sites-formerly-omega#settings) # How to Set Up a Google Search Engine? ## Create a custom search experience for your website 1\. To set up Google Search, please go to Settings - Integration and click the "Add" button below Search Engines ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/84acacf0-b1ac-4eb8-bc62-92cf043e8423/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=0,255&br_px=859,736&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=398,401) 2\. The fields that you need to fill in are: **Search Engine Name, Search Engine ID, and API Key**, and you should also specify the API Type. ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/e10ba84c-7d4b-4985-9aa0-8163f40fdad8/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=473,0&br_px=1333,481&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=318,122) ### Creating a new search engine 3\. Please visit [this link](https://programmablesearchengine.google.com/about/) to access the first three fields. This is where you can create your first Programmable Search Engine (previously called a Custom Search Engine). The term "Programmable" emphasizes that developers and users can fine-tune the engine's behavior and appearance to suit specific needs, making it more versatile than a basic "custom" search. The name change emphasizes its flexibility and adaptability for modern, developer-focused use cases. Click "Add" to add a new Search Engine ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/07258c4b-0d2a-48ee-895c-b762858b6cba/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=169,0&br_px=1316,640&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=1120.0&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=968,92) 4\. Specify the name of your Search Engine. This is the first value you need to paste to connect Google Search in your website admin panel. ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/f6ac8c3e-8bec-4236-9d4a-c2da758663f6/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=286,83&br_px=1146,564&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=402,212) 5\. In "What to search?" paste your website URL and click "Add". ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/60f62a39-8876-4a5b-8c8b-eadea9ce4fd1/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=270,342&br_px=1130,823&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=402,212) 6\. At the very bottom, click "Create" to complete the Search Engine creation ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/ed3c055b-ac16-4c3a-9e50-9381f37e0020/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=293,462&br_px=1153,942&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=179,377) 7\. You will see a prompt telling you that the new Search Engine has been created. Click the  Customize button ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/e7837a8d-ecd4-4a41-94fc-a2d36c781c41/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=298,202&br_px=1158,683&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=506,217) 8\. In the new window, find your search engine ID and copy it. This is the second value you need to paste to connect Google Search in your website admin panel ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/5ceb2b57-0537-45f7-8322-9edb8013aff5/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=296,112&br_px=1156,593&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=579,401) 9\. Next, you should scroll down to the Programmatic Access section and decide which API you want to use. Custom Search JSON API provides 100 free search queries per day. If you need more, you may sign up for [billing](https://cloud.google.com/billing/docs/how-to/manage-billing-account) in the API Console. Additional requests cost $5 per 1000 queries, up to 10k queries per day. Custom Search Site Restricted JSON API requests cost $5 per 1000 queries, and there is no daily query limit. You may sign up for [billing](https://cloud.google.com/billing/docs/how-to/manage-billing-account) in the API Console. Click "Get started" to proceed further ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/348a4ffb-aa34-4776-9c98-151e6eddf9c2/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=324,462&br_px=1184,942&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=652,303) 10\. Click "Get a Key" to test the Custom Search JSON API free edition ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/84d7826b-89c9-461d-85b9-3c4cc9af4cba/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=305,329&br_px=1165,810&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=457,213) 11\. Create a new project or select an existing project from the dropdown ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/a63c6b8e-294c-4953-b424-02c64ef3e9bf/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=298,203&br_px=1158,683&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=292,215) 12\. Specify the new project name and click "Next". ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/467eeb05-e302-4f4d-afc4-b43473bb7778/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=329,241&br_px=1189,721&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=672,295) 13\. Click the "Show Key" button ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/dd9293a3-9c43-4287-be96-5077c04a0e71/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=299,216&br_px=1159,697&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=212,193) 14\. Copy your API Key. This is the third value you need to paste to connect Google Search in your website admin panel. Click "Done" Please be advised that both API generate different keys so if you choose Custom Search API - use a key that you generated for it. If you use restricted Search API - use a key that you generated for restricted API. ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/b22fa4b0-aa94-444e-81bc-ba68fd6154f4/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=329,221&br_px=1189,702&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=642,213) 15\. Paste your values into the corresponding fields and click "Save" ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/c99638f6-1802-4d29-a88e-92a6cb387b74/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=296,63&br_px=1156,544&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=397,407) ### Adding Billing Account 16\. Google does not charge you for the creation of a billing account, and you can also use $300 for 3 months for Google services. These terms may be subject to change in the future by Google Visit [this link](https://console.cloud.google.com/billing) to create a billing account. Click "Add Billing Account" to proceed further ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/a0177cde-4d4c-4bcc-8b24-843b16d0a479/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=288,211&br_px=1148,691&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=289,260) 17\. Click "Agree & continue" to accept the Terms of Service ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/c9d29eb8-4877-490e-a006-7167046435a8/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=0,310&br_px=859,791&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=289,212) 18\. Fill in the required fields and click "Start free" located at the very bottom ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/54223635-8d91-4017-8664-13cc84faa501/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=133,177&br_px=1107,721&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=974&wat_scale=86&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=339,263) 19\. If this Billing Account is your first Google Cloud Platform resource, you will be prompted to answer 4 questions. Click "Done" to proceed further ![](https://ajeuwbhvhr.cloudimg.io/colony-recorder.s3.amazonaws.com/files/2024-11-23/acfff715-9077-479b-9e86-a891ca89edbf/ascreenshot.jpeg?tl_px=306,253&br_px=1166,734&force_format=jpeg&q=100&width=860&wat_scale=76&wat=1&wat_opacity=0.7&wat_gravity=northwest&wat_url=https://colony-recorder.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/images/watermarks/FB923C_standard.png&wat_pad=561,151) 20\. Use the same project you specified for your API key for the billing account. You can link your project to your billing account via [this link](https://console.cloud.google.com/projectselector/billing). 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