Manage User Access For Google Business Profile

Goal

To efficiently manage user access for your Google Business Profile, ensuring that each user has the appropriate level of permissions for their role.

Ideal Outcome

You will have a well-managed Google Business Profile with users having the correct access and roles, enabling effective and secure account management.

Prerequisites or Requirements

• Verified Google Business Profile: You need to have a Google Business Profile that is already set up and verified. For setting up a new profile, refer to SOP 100 (web version): Set Up A New Google Business Profile account.

Why This Service?

• Efficient Management: Properly managing user access is crucial for the smooth operation of your Google Business Profile.
• Security: Ensuring that each user has the appropriate access level minimizes security risks.
• Time-Saving: Correctly assigned roles prevent unnecessary delays in managing your business information on Google.
• Control and Oversight: Allows you to maintain control over who can edit and manage your business listing.
• Flexibility: Makes it easy to add or remove users as your business needs change.

When to Use This Service

• Initial Setup: Once your Google Business Profile is verified and needs user access setup.
• Staff Changes: Whenever there are changes in staff or roles within your organization.
• Regular Audits: Periodically to review and update access permissions as necessary.

Process for Managing User Roles and Access

• Access Verification:

  • Verify that you have administrative access to the Google Business Profile.

• User Role Analysis:

  • Determine the appropriate level of access for each type of user (clients, employees, contractors).

• Adding Users:

  • Guide you through the process of adding users to your Google Business Profile.

• Setting Permissions:

  • Assign appropriate roles and permissions to each user based on their needs and responsibilities.

• Editing and Removing Access:

  • Provide assistance in editing roles or removing access for users as required.

• Security Best Practices:

  • Implement best practices for maintaining the security and integrity of your Google Business Profile.

• Training and Support:

  • Offer training on how to manage user roles and access effectively.
  • Provide ongoing support for any future adjustments or issues.