> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.adnabu.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 Submit Your XML Sitemap to Bing Webmaster Tools

Submitting your **XML Sitemap** to **Bing Webmaster Tools** helps Bing discover, crawl, and index your Shopify store pages more efficiently.

Since Bing also powers search results for platforms like **DuckDuckGo** and **Yahoo**, this step improves your store’s visibility beyond Google.

This guide explains how to submit your sitemap using **Nabu for Sitemap App**.

## What is Bing Webmaster Tools?
**Bing Webmaster Tools** is Bing’s platform for managing how your website appears in Bing search results. By submitting your XML Sitemap, you help Bing understand your store structure and find new or updated pages faster.

## Step 1: Get your XML Sitemap link from Nabu Sitemap
1. Open **Shopify Admin → Apps → Nabu Sitemap**
2. Go to the **Sitemap Dashboard**
3. Scroll to the **XML Sitemap** section
4. Copy your XML Sitemap URL, which looks like:
```
https://your-store.myshopify.com/apps/sitemap/index.xml
```

![Sitemap Dashboard > XML Sitemap](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/b/1/4/eb146ac45ce84800/image_1pokwxp.png)

## Step 2: Open Bing Webmaster Tools
1. Visit **Bing Webmaster Tools**: https://www.bing.com/webmasters/about
2. Sign in using:
    * Microsoft account, or
    * Google account (recommended for faster setup)

## Step 3: Add your website to Bing
If your store is not added yet:
1. Click **Add a site**
2. Enter your store’s domain
3. Choose a verification method:
    * Import from Google Search Console (fastest)
    * HTML meta tag
    * XML file upload
Follow Bing’s instructions to complete verification.

## Step 4: Submit the XML Sitemap
1. In Bing Webmaster Tools, select your website
2. Go to **Sitemaps** from the left sidebar
3. Click **Submit Sitemap**
4. Paste your XML Sitemap URL:`https://your-store.myshopify.com/apps/sitemap/index.xml`
5. Click **Submit**
✅ You should see the sitemap listed with a successful status.

## Step 5: Monitor Sitemap Status
After submission, Bing will show:
* Submission status
* Last crawl date
* Any detected errors
📌 Crawling and indexing may take **a few hours to a few days**, depending on your store size.

![Bing Webmasters Tool > Sitemap](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/e/b/1/4/eb146ac45ce84800/image_yymczz.png)

## FAQs
### Do I need to resubmit the sitemap after updates?
No. Bing will re-crawl the sitemap automatically when it detects changes. Nabu for Sitemap automatically updates your XML as per your store changes. Periodically, check Bing Webmaster Tools to identify crawl issues.

### Why should I submit to Bing if I already submitted to Google?
* Bing powers **DuckDuckGo**, **Yahoo**, and other search platforms
* You increase your store’s overall organic reach
* Some markets rely more heavily on Bing-powered search

## What to do next?
👉 Check out our other help articles to learn:
* **How to submit your XML Sitemap to Google Search Console**
* **How to add the HTML Sitemap to your Shopify store**