Google Custom Search is a platform provided by Google that allows web developers to feature specialized information in web searches, refine and categorize queries and create customized search engines, based on Google Search.

Google CSEs support non-profit status for the NC State organization and any NCSU-managed domains, which allows you to enable ad-free searches. However, a request must be sent to NCSU Google Administrators to confirm the validity of the site for use with a CSE.

 

Before proceeding, strongly consider registering your CSE with a Google Generic account, so as to avoid losing access to the CSE in the event that you or the creator of the CSE leaves the university.

 

Once your CSE is registered, ensure that googleadmin@ncsu.edu is added as an admin on your CSE. An NC State Google Admin will then need to verify the CSE in order to enable the ads-free option, which can take up to 24/48 hours to become available.

 

To request verification, submit a SN ticket to oit_google@help.ncsu.edu that includes the name of your CSE.

 

Additional questions should be directed to the NC State Help Desk (help.ncsu.edu / 919.515.4357).