This guide will walk you through the process of granting a manager or third-party access to your Google Analytics account.
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Step 1: Log in to Google Analytics
• Go to https://analytics.google.com/
• Sign in with the account that owns/administers the property.
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Step 2: Go to Admin Settings
• In the lower-left corner, click the gear icon (Admin).
• You will see three columns: Account, Property, and View (Universal Analytics) or Data Stream (GA4).
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Step 3: Choose the Right Level of Access
• Assign at the Account level to manage everything.
• Assign at the Property level to manage a specific property (website or app).
• Assign at the View (UA) or Property (GA4) level for limited access.
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Step 4: Add the User
• Under the correct level, click Account Access Management (GA4) or Account Settings → User Management (UA).
• Click the + (Add) button → Add Users.
• Enter the Google account email address of the manager/third party (must be a Google login).
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Step 5: Assign Roles & Permissions
• Administrator – Full control (can add/remove users, change settings, link Google Ads).
• Editor – Can make changes to settings (but not add/remove users).
• Analyst/Viewer – Can only see data and run reports.
• Click Add (or Invite). The user will receive an email invitation.
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The third party will now have the assigned level of access to your Google Analytics account.