How to Add FATGURU as a Manager on Your Google Business Profile
This guide shows you how to grant us manager access to your Google Business Profile, sometimes still referred to as Google My Business or GMB. We recommend adding us as Managers, not Owners, so we can help manage your profile without taking ownership of it.
Important: Only a current Owner of the Business Profile can add or remove other users. If you are only a Manager, you will not be able to invite us.
Why Add Us as Managers?
You Keep Ownership
Your Google Business Profile stays under your control while we help manage it.
We Can Help Day-to-Day
Managers can edit business info, respond to reviews, manage posts, photos and more.
No Password Sharing
Each person should use their own Google account. You should never share your password.
Before You Start
Make sure you are signed in to the Google account that currently owns the Business Profile. If you are signed into the wrong Google account, you may not see the correct profile or the People and access options.
We recommend you add both of our email addresses as Managers: fatguru.com@gmail.com and ppcfatguru@gmail.com.
Desktop Browser Instructions
These instructions are for adding us as managers from a desktop or laptop browser.
Go to Your Google Business Profile
On your computer, go to business.google.com or search your business name on Google while signed in to the Google account that owns the profile.
Open Business Profile Settings
Select More, then Business Profile settings.
Mock screenshot: on desktop, open More and then Business Profile settings.
Click People and Access
Inside Business Profile settings, click People and access.
Mock screenshot: click People and access in the Business Profile settings area.
Click Add
In the People and access screen, click Add or the invite user button.
Mock screenshot: use Add to invite a new manager.
Enter Our Email Address and Choose Manager
Type one of our email addresses, then under Access select Manager.
Mock screenshot: add the email address and make sure the role is set to Manager.
Repeat for the Second Email Address
Once you have invited the first email address, repeat the same process for the second one so both of our accounts have manager access.
Mobile Instructions Using Google Maps or Google Search
These instructions are for adding us as managers from a mobile phone. The easiest route is usually through the Google Maps app, but you can also do it through Google Search while signed into the Google account that owns the Business Profile.
Open Google Maps on Your Phone
Open the Google Maps app while signed in to the Google account that owns your Business Profile. Search for your business name, then tap your business profile to open the management options. You can also do this through Google Search by searching your business name while signed in.
Open Business Profile Settings
Tap More or the menu option in your profile controls, then tap Business Profile settings.
Mock mobile screenshot: in Google Maps or Google Search, tap More and then Business Profile settings.
Tap People and Access
In Business Profile settings, tap People and access.
Mock mobile screenshot: choose People and access.
Tap Add User
In the People and access area, tap Add or the add/invite icon to invite a new person.
Mock mobile screenshot: tap Add to invite a manager.
Enter Our Email Address and Select Manager
Enter one of our email addresses, set the access role to Manager, and then tap Invite.
Mock mobile screenshot: enter the email and make sure the role is set to Manager.
Repeat for the Second Email Address
After inviting the first email address, repeat the same steps to invite the second one as a Manager as well.
What If You Cannot See People and Access?
If you cannot see People and access, the most common reason is that you are not signed in as an Owner of the Business Profile.
Check You Are Signed in to the Correct Google Account
Many businesses have more than one Google account. Make sure you are signed in to the one that actually owns the profile.
Check Whether You Are an Owner or Only a Manager
Only Owners can add or remove users. Managers can help with the profile, but they cannot invite other people.
Ask the Current Owner to Add Us
If someone else owns the profile, ask them to follow this page and add both of our emails as Managers.
Quick Checklist
- You are signed in to the correct Google account.
- You are an Owner of the Business Profile, not just a Manager.
- You opened More โ Business Profile settings โ People and access.
- You added fatguru.com@gmail.com as a Manager.
- You added ppcfatguru@gmail.com as a Manager.
- You selected Manager, not Owner.
- You sent both invitations.
Common Problems
- You cannot see People and access: you are probably not signed in as an Owner.
- You are on the wrong Google account: sign out and back in with the correct one.
- You only added one email: please add both FATGURU email addresses.
- You selected Owner instead of Manager: we recommend Manager access unless there is a specific reason to give owner access.
- You cannot find the profile at all: search your business name on Google Maps, Google Search, or go to business.google.com while signed in to the correct account.
Google Business Profile Access FAQs
Should I add FATGURU as an Owner or Manager?
In most cases, you should add us as a Manager. This gives us the access we need to help manage the profile while you keep ownership.
Which email addresses should I add?
Please add both fatguru.com@gmail.com and ppcfatguru@gmail.com as Managers.
Why canโt I add a manager?
Only Owners can add or remove users. If you are only a Manager, you will need the current Owner to do it.
Can I do this on my phone?
Yes. You can normally do it on mobile using Google Maps or Google Search, then going to Business Profile settings and People and access.
Do I need to share my password?
No. You should never share your password. Google recommends each user manages the profile with their own Google account.
Need Help Adding Us?
If you get stuck, send us a screenshot of where you are in your Google Business Profile and we can point you in the right direction. Please do not send passwords.
Contact Us for HelpNote: Google occasionally updates its interface. These instructions are based on the current Google Business Profile help flow using More, Business Profile settings, and People and access. The screenshots shown on this page are mock examples for guidance only.