How to Add Users in Google Search Console – Step-by-Step

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The Google Search Console is a powerful SEO tool that helps website owners monitor and optimize their performance in Google search results. However, often multiple team members or stakeholders need access. By adding users, you ensure that all relevant people can work with the necessary data. The prerequisite is a Google account and a Google Search account: Google Search Console – Overview of all tutorials Here is the guide on how to set up an account on Google. Here is the guide on how to sign in to Google Search Console.

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Sign in to Google Search Console: First, sign in with your Google account: www.google.de Go to https://search.google.com/search-console to access Google Search Console and select the desired property where you want to add a new user.
2. Navigate to Settings Scroll all the way down on the left. Click on "Settings" in the left menu. Here you will find the section "Users and permissions."
3. Add User Click on the "Add user" button. A window will open where you can enter the new user's email address.
4. Set Permission Level Choose what permissions the new user should have. Google offers the following options:
   - Owner: The property belongs to you. Only you! - Full: The user has full access to all data and tools in Search Console. Recommended for SEO & marketing staff who perform administration and are trained. - Restricted: The user can view reports but cannot make changes. Recommended for staff who do not perform administration.
5. Confirm and Invite Click "Add" to send the invitation. The new user will receive a notification and must confirm the invitation to gain access.

Tips for Managing Users in Google Search Console

Regular Review: Make sure all users only have the permissions they need.
Security: Remove access for team members who leave the company to ensure the security of your data.

Next Steps:

Create and sign in to a Google Analytics account Here is the YouTube video: The 3 most important checks in Google Search Console

Any Questions?

Feel free to ask in the comments or send me an email . 📖 Part of the Google Search Console & Google Tools series: Google Search Console Login Setting up a Google account – Guide Google Search Console Add Users – Step-by-Step Google Search Console Indexing Performance Checker (Script) Google Search Console & BigQuery Connect – Guide Google Search Console – An Overview Technical SEO: Find 404 Errors with Google Features Page with Redirect in Google Search Console Google Analytics 4 Login