Google is removing the preferred domain setting in Google Search Console. They have announced that the preferred domain setting will no longer be a part of the New Google Search Console.

What is Preferred Domain Setting?

The preferred domain is the version that you require for your website in the quest completion. Setting your preferred domain is a simple SEO suggestion that every site proprietor should acknowledge. If you see your site not being indexed, it is mostly because it is indexed under a different domain.

The Preferred Domain is one of the old Google Serch Console features that have been a vital section of the Google Webmaster Tool as well. Google is eliminating this section because it is now capable of drawing the preferred domain from different sites.

The preferred domain setting is neither going to be implemented in the future nor you can use it anymore. Google Said 'the general settings and configuration will not be changed, and no further implementation of the preferred domain will get added.'

How To Communicate Without Preferred Domain Setting?

There are four different methods that you need to follow if you want to communicate with Google. The technique and redirects will help Google to understand your domain.

You can use rel= canonical\ link tag on HTML pages
Or you can apply rel= canonical\ HTTP header
Make sure you use a sitemap
301 redirects for retired URLs

The above methods are used to communicate and interact with Google. Even if you do not use the above techniques, not a problem, Google will automatically determine the canonical URL