How to grant access to YouTube channel

If you have a Brand Account, you can use channel permissions to add or remove access to your YouTube channel.

You can have multiple people manage your channel without giving them access to your Google Account. They can manage your channel in YouTube Studio on a computer or mobile device, or through the YouTube mobile app.

1. Sign in to your Google account and go to: https://www.youtube.com/account

2. Click on "Add or remove manager(s)" towards the bottom of the screen:

3. Click on "Manage Permissions":

4. Click on the icon in the top right to add people:

5. Type in the email and select a role:

6. Click "Invite".

The person you invited will receive an email and you'll get notified once they accept.

 

Ownership levels:

Role

Supported

Not supported

Owner

Can do everything on all platforms, including:

  • Delete the channel
  • Manage live streams and live chat
  • Manage permissions
  • Can't transfer ownership to other users

Manager

  • Can view all channel data
  • Can manage permissions
  • Can edit channel details
  • Can manage live streams
  • Can create, upload, publish, and delete content (includes drafts)
  • Can chat or moderate chat within Live Control Room
  • Can’t delete channel
  • Can't link Google Ads accounts

Communications Manager

  • Can reply to comments on the videos and review notifications from Google