Two situations, one page. If you don't have your Google Search Console account yet, create it first and it stays yours. If you already have it, jump straight to inviting your agency. Pick your situation below.
You keep ownership. You're the verified owner. We're added as users, so we can see everything and fix issues, but can't remove you.
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Search Console is how Google talks to you about your website: what you rank for, what's broken. Free, and it only needs setting up once.
Add a property
↗ search.google.com/search-consoleSign in with your business Google account and click Add property.
Click to enlargeChoose “URL prefix” and enter your site
Type your full website address including https://. (“Domain” is the fancier option but needs DNS records, so URL prefix is fine.)
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If Google Analytics or Tag Manager is already on your site with the same Google account, verification is automatic, just one click. If not, tell us and we'll handle it.
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One screen: Settings → Users → add our emails.
Open Settings
↗ search.google.com/search-consolePick your website property first (top-left), then Settings at the bottom of the left menu.
Click to enlargeClick “Users and permissions”
Click to enlargeClick “Add user”
Click to enlargeAdd these emails with “Full” permission
Full lets us see all data and fix issues; only an Owner (you) can add or remove people.
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