How to Share Google Search Console Access?

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May 8, 2026

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

Quick summary

Adding a user to Google Search Console gives teammates or clients controlled access to your website's search performance data. This process takes under two minutes using the Users and permissions settings inside your chosen Search Console property.

Steps

Select the website property to which you want to grant access.
Click Settings on the sidebar.
Select the Users and permissions option in 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

Controlling who can view and manage your site's search data is critical for SEO teams, agencies, and clients working within Google Search Console. The ability to add users with specific permission levels — such as Full or Restricted access — ensures that collaborators only see what they need, reducing the risk of accidental changes. Properly managing Google Search Console user access supports secure team workflows and keeps sensitive search performance data protected. This feature is essential for any organization that relies on GSC data to monitor indexing, clicks, and keyword rankings.

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