Sitemap ERROR

Topic summary

Issue:

  • Unable to submit a sitemap to Google Search Console (GSC); GSC returns the error “Couldn’t fetch.”

Evidence:

  • Site: www.watchesbyharryjack.com.
  • A screenshot of the GSC error is attached and appears central to diagnosing the problem, but the exact message/reason shown in the image is not described in text.

Context:

  • GSC is Google’s tool for site owners to monitor search indexing and fix issues.
  • A sitemap is a file that lists site URLs to help Google discover and crawl pages.

Request:

  • Help determining why the sitemap cannot be fetched and how to fix the issue.

Status and open points:

  • No replies or solutions yet; the issue is unresolved.
  • Key details missing: the specific sitemap URL submitted (e.g., /sitemap.xml), whether the sitemap URL is publicly accessible, and any HTTP status/robots.txt hints shown by GSC.
  • Discussion remains open pending troubleshooting based on the screenshot and sitemap accessibility.
Summarized with AI on February 5. AI used: gpt-5.

I’m trying to get my sitemap onto Google Search Console and getting the error “couldn’t fetch’.

I then try to see why and this is the reason I got. Can anyone help me fix this as I am not sure what to do.

I was able to properly retrieve your sitemap.

Try again maybe.

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The sitemap looks normal so just try the validation again.

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@harryjack_98 have you submitted the sitemap?