How to give a video editor access to YouTube without sharing password

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The short answer

Before you start

• Confirm the channel uses channel permissions A Brand Account owner must switch to channel permissions to add or remove access.Verify: Check Settings → Permissions for an Invite option.
• Have the editor's email ready Granting access on desktop requires entering the invitee's email address.Verify: Confirm you have the correct email address for the editor.
• Decide on the Editor role The Editor role can edit everything.Verify: Check that Editor access matches the work you need done.

How YouTube handles this

• Channel permissions let you give a user access to your channel via a specific role, without sharing sign-in details.
• The Editor role can edit everything.
• The Editor role cannot manage permissions.
• The Editor role cannot delete the channel or published content.

Step by step

1. Sign in to YouTube Studio Sign in to YouTube Studio on the channel you manage.Where: YouTube StudioConfirm: Check that the correct channel name shows in the top corner.
2. Open Settings Click Settings from the left-hand menu.Where: YouTube Studio → SettingsConfirm: Check that the Settings panel opens.
3. Open Permissions Click Permissions to open the access list.Where: YouTube Studio → Settings → PermissionsConfirm: Check for a list of current users and an Invite button.
4. Start the invite Click INVITE to add a new user.Where: YouTube Studio → Settings → Permissions → INVITEConfirm: Check that an email field appears.
5. Enter the editor's email Enter the invitee's email address in the Email field.Where: YouTube Studio → Settings → Permissions → Email fieldConfirm: Check that the email address is entered correctly.
6. Select the Editor role Select a role in the Access drop-down.Where: YouTube Studio → Settings → Permissions → Access drop-downConfirm: Check that Editor is selected in the drop-down.
7. Send the invite Save the invite so it is sent to the editor.Where: YouTube Studio → Settings → PermissionsConfirm: Check the Permissions list for the name or email as pending.If this fails: Recheck the email address and resend the invite.
8. Track the invite window The invite expires after 30 days if not accepted.Where: YouTube Studio → Settings → PermissionsConfirm: Check the invite date against the 30-day window.
9. Confirm the role has no password exchange Channel permissions let people be granted access to channel data, tools, and features without needing access to the Google Account.Where: YouTube Studio → Settings → PermissionsConfirm: Check the Permissions list to see the editor's role next to their email.
10. Note the invite expiration Once a channel permissions invite is sent, it expires after 30 days.Where: YouTube Studio → Settings → PermissionsConfirm: Check the sent date against the 30-day expiration window.

Common mistakes

• Sharing the password instead Channel permissions let you grant access via a role instead of sign-in details.Why it happens: Setting up a password feels like the direct route to giving access.Already happened: See password sharing risks if a password was already shared.
• Choosing Manager instead of Editor The Editor role cannot manage permissions.Why it happens: The two roles' names overlap in what people expect them to control.
• Expecting the Editor to delete published videos The Editor role cannot delete the channel or published content.Why it happens: Editors can edit everything, which suggests deletion is included.
• Letting the invite expire An invite expires after 30 days once sent.Why it happens: The editor does not check email in time to accept.

Roles at a glance

Keeping track of who has access