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How do I limit my Google searches to a particular domain (e.g., .edu or .gov)?

Option 1: Use Advanced Search

Look for the "site or domain" box in Google's Advanced Search options and enter the domain you'd like to search, as shown below.

Google Advanced Search screenshot with the site or domain field highlighted.

 

Option 2: Add "site:-" 

You can also do this by adding site:.edu (or .org, .gov, etc) to the end of your search terms in any Google search box. 

  • Note there is no space between site: and .gov .

For example, to find articles about “ethical leadership” published on government websites, enter the terms "ethical leadership" site:.gov, as shown below.

 

Screenshot of Google search box with search "ethical leadership" site:.gov




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