What to ask for
- Ask for
- Full user User access
- Minimum safe access
- Full user. Don't ask to be an owner unless you'll manage other users or property links.
- Client needs
- Owner (verified or delegated) of the Search Console property.
Ask for Full user and nothing broader. The smallest role that does the job is easier for the client to approve, easier to audit later, and simpler to remove when the work ends. If the scope of work grows, ask again for the larger role rather than requesting it up front.
What the client clicks
Send these steps to the person who holds owner (verified or delegated) of the search console property. Tick them off as you go.
What breaks if the role is wrong
- Too lowRestricted: URL Inspection is fetch-only and sitemaps, removals and crawl settings are view-only.
- Too highOwner can add and remove users and owners.
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Sources
- https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/7687615 · checked Oct 13, 2026
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