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Give your web team access to Search Console.

Google Search Console is Google's private dashboard for how your site shows up in search. Your web team or SEO needs access to protect your rankings, especially during a redesign or migration. Here is exactly how to grant it, and why it is safe.

The steps

  1. Open Search ConsoleGo to search.google.com/search-console and sign in with the Google account you use for your business.
  2. Pick your siteIn the dropdown at the top-left, choose your business. If you see more than one, pick the one with your website address.
  3. Open SettingsClick the gear / Settings near the bottom-left.
  4. Users and permissionsClick "Users and permissions."
  5. Add userClick "Add user" in the top-right.
  6. Enter the email and permissionEnter your web team's Google email, set Permission to Full, and click Add.
Working with Narrows Web Co.?dustin@narrowsweb.comPermission: Full

Common questions

Is this safe? Can they see anything private?

Search Console only shows how your site performs in Google search: clicks, rankings, and links. It does not give access to your website's files, your email, your customer data, or your billing. You can remove any user in two clicks, anytime.

Does this change my website or my email?

No. Granting Search Console access changes nothing on your live site and does not touch your email. It is read-and-manage access to Google's search dashboard only.

What is the difference between Full and Restricted?

Full lets your team see everything and take the actions needed to protect and improve your rankings (submit sitemaps, check coverage, review links). Restricted is view-only and often cannot do what is needed during an SEO project. Full is the right choice for a team you trust.

I do not think I have Search Console set up. Now what?

No problem. It can be created and verified in a couple of minutes using a DNS record, with no change to your website or email. Ask your web team and they will walk you through it.

Can I remove access later?

Yes, instantly. Settings, then Users and permissions, then the menu next to the user, then Remove. You stay the owner the whole time.

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