FAQs

How can I give someone else access to my Google business profile?

To give someone else access to your Google business profile, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your Google My Business account.
2. Select the location you want to give access to.
3. Click “Users” in the left menu.
4. Click "Add User."
5. Enter the email address of the person you want to give access to.
6. Select the role you want to assign (owner, manager, or employee).
7. Click "Invite."

What roles can I assign to the users I want to give access to my Google business profile?

The roles you can assign to users are:

1. Owner: You have full control over the account and can add, edit and delete users, as well as make changes to settings.
2. Manager: You can perform most actions, such as adding, editing, and deleting users, and making settings changes, but you cannot delete the account or add other owners.
3. Employee: You have limited access and can only perform specific tasks, such as replying to comments and uploading photos.

Can I add multiple users to my Google Business Profile?

Yes, you can add multiple users to your Google business profile:

1. After following the steps above to add a user, repeat the process for each person you want to give access to.
2. Each user will have their own role and set of permissions within the business profile.

How can I remove a user's access to my Google business profile?

To remove a user's access to your Google business profile, do the following:

1. Sign in to your Google My Business account.
2. Select the location you want to remove a user's access from.
3. Click “Users” in the left menu.
4. Find the user you want to remove and click “Remove Access.”

What happens if a user deletes my Google business profile?

If a user deletes your Google business profile, you'll need to follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your Google My Business account.
2. Go to the “Users” tab and click “Access Removed.”
3. Select “Restore” next to the user you want to reassign access to.

Can I see a log of user activities in my Google business profile?

Yes, you can view a log of user activities in your business profile:

1. Sign in to your Google My Business account.
2. Go to the “Users” tab and click on “Activity Log”.
3. Here you will be able to see recent actions taken by users, such as changes to information, responses to comments, and more.

Can I limit a user's access to certain features of my Google business profile?

Yes, you can limit a user's access to certain features:

1. When assigning a role to the user, choose the most appropriate one for the functions you want them to perform.
2. For example, if you only want one user to respond to comments, assign the “Employee” role.
3. This way, the user will only have access to the specific features associated with their role.

What is the difference between a Google business profile and a standard user account?

The difference lies in the features and tools available for each type of account:

1. A Google Business Profile allows you to manage a business's information, such as hours, location, reviews, and more.
2. A standard user account is used to access Google services such as Gmail, Drive, and YouTube, but does not have the same business management features.

Can I give access to my Google business profile from the mobile app?

Yes, you can give access to your Google business profile from the Google My Business mobile app:

1. Open the app and select the location you want to give access to.
2. Tap “Users” in the menu and then “Add User.”
3. Enter the email address of the person you want to give access to and select their role.
4. Tap “Invite.”

Is there a way to give temporary access to my Google business profile?

There is no native feature to give temporary access to your business profile, but you can follow these steps to simulate it:

1. Create a user with the desired role and permissions.
2. Set a reminder to remove access on a specific date.
3. Once the date has arrived, follow the steps to remove the user's access.