Open your Google Search Console property, navigate to Settings in the left sidebar, then click Users and permissions. Hit the Add user button in the top right, enter the person's Google account email address, and assign either Full access (can do everything including adding/removing users) or Restricted access (can view all data but cannot manage users or certain settings). Click Add and they'll get an email invitation. The person must accept the invitation using the same Google account email you entered. If they don't see it, check spam folders or resend from the same Users and permissions screen. Access is property-specific, meaning if you have multiple properties (like http vs https, www vs non-www, or different subdomains), you need to add them separately to each one. For agencies like Ottawa SEO, we typically request Restricted access from clients. This lets us see performance data, submit sitemaps, check coverage issues, and manage URL inspections without the ability to accidentally remove the client's own access or delete the property. Full access is only necessary if we're handling verification or user management on their behalf. One common mistake is adding users to the wrong property type. If you verified both a Domain property (covers all protocols and subdomains) and a URL-prefix property (specific protocol and subdomain), make sure you're granting access to the one you actually use for reporting. Domain properties are generally more convenient for sharing since they aggregate everything. If you're working with developers or contractors short-term, remember to remove their access when the project ends. Search Console doesn't auto-expire permissions, so orphaned users can pile up. We audit client properties quarterly and routinely find 5-10 old accounts still active from previous agencies or freelancers. Avoid using personal Gmail addresses for agency or business access. Use company emails tied to Google Workspace accounts so access doesn't break when someone leaves. Transferring ownership later is messier than setting it up correctly from the start.