How to Add a User to Google Search Console
Do you want to add a user or multiple users to Google Search Console?
In this step-by-step guide we’ll walk through how to add a user without compromising your access or control.
Typically, adding a user is necessary if you’re working with a marketing agency that’s handling your SEO (search engine optimization), digital ads or some other digital marketing service.
Allowing a marketing partner access will help them have the most accurate information, so you can make the best decisions about your marketing together.
It’s strongly encouraged that you add a user instead of handing over your admin login information.
What is Google Search Console (GSC)?
Google Search Console is the tool that tracks all your website data that comes from Google Search results pages (SERP). It gets into the specific keywords that are ranking, number of impressions and which keywords resulted in visits to your website.
Wondering what the difference is between Google Analytics and Google Search Console?
Google Analytics tracks all traffic to your website from all sources and then tracks what happens on your website.
Using both services is important to understanding your website traffic, leads and sales.
Adding a User to Google Search Console (GSC)
- Login to your Google Search Console account.
3. Click on Users and Permission
- Click on Add User.
- Enter the email for the invited person.
- Set Permission to Full and click Add.
Conclusion
That’s it. You’re all set.
The invited user will receive an email with a link so they can get access.
Now is a good time to add a user to Google Analytics.