How to Add a User to Google Search Console: Step-by-Step Guide

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Google Search Console (GSC) is an essential tool that helps you monitor your website’s presence on Google and maintain its health. If you’re working with a team, you’ll likely need to add other users to your GSC account. Follow this simple guide to add new users quickly and securely.

Step 1: Log in to Google Search Console

Step 2: Select the Correct Website Property

  • From the top-left corner of your dashboard, choose the correct website property from the dropdown menu.

Step 3: Open the Settings Panel

  • On the left-hand navigation menu, scroll down and click on “Settings”. See above photo left hand column.

Step 4: Navigate to Users and Permissions

  • Within the Settings panel, you’ll see a section called “Users and permissions.” Click on this option.

Step 5: Click “Add User”

  • In the Users and permissions section, you’ll see an “Add User” button at the top-right corner. Click on it. See above screenshot, right of screen.

Step 6: Enter the New User’s Email Address

  • A pop-up window will appear asking you to input the user’s email address (it must be a Google account).
  • Carefully type or paste in the email address of the person you want to add.

Step 7: Set User Permissions

  • Below the email field, you’ll need to select the user’s permissions level. Google Search Console offers two levels:
    • Full access: User can view all data and settings, and can perform actions such as submitting sitemaps and URLs.
    • Restricted access: User can only view most data but can’t perform major actions or changes.
  • Choose the appropriate permission level based on the user’s role and responsibilities.

Step 8: Click “Add” to Confirm

  • After entering the email and selecting the permissions level, click the “Add” button to finalize your selection.

Step 9: Notify the New User

  • The new user will automatically receive an email notification from Google, granting them access to your Google Search Console account.
  • Advise them to check their inbox (including spam/junk folders if necessary) and accept the invitation if prompted.

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