How to Give Manager Access to Your Google Business Profile
A quick, step-by-step guide to add us as a Manager on your Google Business Profile. It takes about two minutes, and you keep full ownership the entire time.
Add this email as a Manager
joe@automatexyz.coAdd a Manager in 3 Steps
Follow along on desktop at business.google.com. The screens below show exactly what to click.
Sign in to your Google Business Profile
Go to business.google.com and sign in with the Google account that manages your business. If you manage more than one location, select the correct business from the list.
Open Business Profile settings
From your profile dashboard, click the three-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner, then choose "Business Profile settings" from the dropdown.
Add us as a Manager
In settings, open "People and access," click "Add," enter joe@automatexyz.co, select the Manager role, and click Invite. That's it — we'll accept the invitation and get to work.
Access
Select what role you'd like to grant this person to manage this Business Profile on Search and Maps.
Owner
Can edit, add people, and transfer ownership
Manager
Can make changes to the Business Profile on Google Search and Maps
You stay in full control
Manager access lets us update your profile on Google Search and Maps — it does not allow us to transfer or delete ownership. You remain the Owner and can remove our access at any time.
Owner vs. Manager: What's the Difference?
We only ask for the Manager role — the minimum access needed to help your business grow.
Owner
- Edit the Business Profile
- Add and remove people
- Transfer ownership
This stays with you. We never ask for it.
ManagerChoose this
- Update business info, hours, and photos
- Create posts and respond to reviews
- Cannot transfer or delete ownership
Exactly what we need — nothing more.
What Happens After You Invite Us
We accept the invite
Google emails us your invitation. We accept it, usually within a few hours.
We optimize your profile
We review your profile and start improving how you show up on Search and Maps.
You stay in the loop
You keep ownership and full visibility, and can remove access whenever you like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to add a manager to my Google Business Profile?+
Yes. Manager access lets us update your profile — posts, photos, business info, and responding to reviews — but it does not let us transfer or delete ownership. You stay the owner and can remove our access at any time.
What's the difference between Owner and Manager access?+
An Owner can edit the profile, add or remove people, and transfer ownership. A Manager can make changes to the profile on Google Search and Maps but cannot remove owners or transfer the business. We only ask for the Manager role.
Which email should I add and which role should I choose?+
Add joe@automatexyz.co and select the Manager role. Please don't choose Owner — Manager is all we need to optimize and maintain your profile.
How long does this take?+
About two minutes. After you send the invite, we receive an email, accept it, and can begin updating your profile the same day.
How do I remove access later?+
Open Business Profile settings, go to "People and access," click our name, and choose Remove. Your access is always in your control.
The menu looks different or I can't find these options — what now?+
Google occasionally changes the layout. Look for "Business Profile settings" and then "People and access." If you're stuck, call or text us at (609) 200-0424 and we'll walk you through it or screen-share.
Prefer We Walk You Through It?
No problem. Call or text us and we'll get you set up in a couple of minutes — or hop on a quick screen-share.