How to Grant Access to Your Google Business Profile

Your Google Business Profile (GBP) is one of the most important tools for your local visibility online. It powers your business listing on Google Search and Maps — where customers find your phone number, reviews, directions, and key information.

If Planet 8 Digital is managing your SEO, listings, or reputation strategy, we’ll need secure access to your profile. The good news — giving access is quick, safe, and you stay in full control of your business account.

Why Grant Access

Granting access allows Planet 8 Digital to:

• Optimize and update your business information
• Upload new photos or posts
• Respond to reviews professionally
• Monitor insights and engagement

You maintain ownership — we’re simply added as trusted managers.

Step-by-Step: How to Grant Access

Step 1 — Sign in to Google Business Profile

Go to business.google.com and log in using the Google account that owns or manages your business.

Step 2 — Select Your Business

If you manage multiple locations, click the business name or location where you’d like to grant access.

Step 3 — Open “Business settings” → “People and access”

In the left-hand menu, click Business settings, then select People and access. You’ll see a list of users who currently have access.

Step 4 — Add Planet 8 Digital

Click the blue Add button, then enter:
📧 planet8digital@gmail.com

Choose the Manager role (for full functional access without ownership transfer).

Step 5 — Send the Invite

Click Invite to finish. Planet 8 Digital will receive an email notification and accept the invite.

Access Roles Explained

• Primary owner: Full control, including removal of other users
• Owner(s): Manage access and profile settings
• Manager: Can edit business information, update posts, and respond to reviews
• Site Manager: Limited, post-only access

For most Planet 8 clients, the Owner is needed to connect to our tools to have full access to data. In some cases, Manager role is ideal. For best results, grant Owner access (not Primary Owner, that is you!)

Visual Guide

Here’s a quick infographic showing the process:

Once Planet 8 Digital accepts, you’ll see our account listed under “People and access.” You can remove or modify access at any time.

Need Help?

If you run into any trouble or are unsure which account owns your business profile, contact us at
📩 planet8digital@gmail.com

We’ll guide you through verifying ownership and ensuring your listing is properly secured and optimized.