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What Search Console access do I need to only view a client's search performance?

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The short answer

Ask for Restricted user. It has simple view rights on most data, including Performance, but can't submit sitemaps or request indexing.

What to ask for

Ask for
Restricted user User access
Minimum safe access
Restricted user.
Client needs
Owner of the Search Console property.

Ask for Restricted 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 of the search console property. Tick them off as you go.

Google Search Console: View performance reports0 / 4

What breaks if the role is wrong

  • Too lowNo access: Search Console shows no property.
  • GotchaIf the scope grows to technical SEO, upgrade to Full.

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