How to Remove Your Website from Bing Webmaster Tools

Removing your website from Bing Webmaster Tools is a straightforward process, but it’s important to note that doing so means Bing will no longer track your website’s performance or provide insights through their platform. If you’ve decided to move your website, stop using Bing’s services, or simply no longer need their data, this guide will walk you through the steps to remove your site from Bing Webmaster Tools.

Step-by-Step Guide to Remove Your Website from Bing Webmaster Tools

1. Log In to Bing Webmaster Tools:

• Visit Bing Webmaster Tools and sign in with your Microsoft account.

1. Select Your Website:

• Once logged in, you’ll see a list of properties (websites) you’ve added to Bing Webmaster Tools. Click on the website you want to remove.

1. Remove Site from Bing Webmaster Tools:

• In the settings menu, scroll down and find the Remove Site option.
• Click on Remove Site. A confirmation dialog will appear, asking you to confirm that you wish to remove the website from Bing Webmaster Tools.
• Confirm the action by clicking Remove or OK.

• Once the website is removed, you will no longer see it in your Bing Webmaster Tools dashboard. The website will no longer be tracked for search performance or crawling data.

Optional Step: Remove the Verification Code (If Desired)

If you want to completely remove any association with Bing, you may also choose to remove the verification code from your website. This step isn’t necessary for removing the site from Bing Webmaster Tools, but if you’d like to ensure there are no traces left, you can:

1. Go to Your Website’s File Manager or FTP:

• Access your website’s root directory where the verification file or meta tag is located.

1. Delete the Verification File/Meta Tag:

• If you used a verification file (e.g., BingSiteAuth.xml), simply delete it from your server.
• If you used a meta tag, you can remove it from your website’s HTML code or header section.

Removing your website from Bing Webmaster Tools is a simple process that can be done in a few steps. After removal, Bing will no longer track your site’s data or provide insights. If you ever decide to re-enable tracking, you can always re-add the site to Bing Webmaster Tools. Remember, removing a site from Bing Webmaster Tools does not affect your website’s ranking or performance on Bing search results—it only stops Bing from providing you with data and insights. If you want to set up Bing Webmaster tools with your website can follow up here with the guide.