How do I ensure my sitemap is accessible to Googlebot?

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How do I ensure my sitemap is accessible to Googlebot?
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Make sure your sitemap URL is publicly accessible. Googlebot needs to be able to crawl the sitemap. It's best practice to submit the sitemap to Google Search Console, which automatically provides a URL that Googlebot can use. Also ensure the server configuration allows Googlebot to access the sitemap URL.