How to Add a User to Google Search Console?

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May 8, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to grant a user access to your Google Search Console property.

Quick summary

Adding a user to Google Search Console lets you share search performance data and site management access with teammates or agencies. This process takes under two minutes by navigating to Users and permissions in the Settings menu and assigning a role.

Steps

Select the website property to which you want to grant access.
Click Settings on the sidebar.
Select Users and permissions from the Settings menu.
Click ADD USER to begin adding a new user.
Enter the email address of the person you want to add.
Choose the permission level (role) for the user.
Click ADD to send the user an email with access instructions for Google Search Console.

📌 Why this matters

Managing user access in Google Search Console is essential for teams that need to collaborate on SEO performance, site indexing, and search analytics without sharing primary account credentials. By assigning role-based permissions, site owners can give agencies, developers, or content teams the exact level of access they need — from full ownership to restricted viewing. This keeps sensitive search data secure while enabling faster, more informed decision-making across the organization. Properly configured Google Search Console permissions ensure accountability and reduce the risk of accidental changes to critical site settings.

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