How to Give Manager Access on YouTube

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The short answer

Before you start

• Confirm the channel uses channel permissions A Brand Account owner must migrate to channel permissions to grant this access.Verify: Check YouTube Studio Settings → Permissions for an Invite option.
• Have the invitee's email ready The invite requires entering the invitee's email address.Verify: Confirm the email is correct before sending.
• Decide if Manager fits the task A Manager can manage permissions in YouTube Studio.Verify: Check whether the person needs to manage other people's access.

How YouTube handles this

• A Manager can view all channel data.
• A Manager can manage permissions in YouTube Studio.
• A Manager can create, upload, publish, and delete content, including drafts.
• A Manager cannot delete the channel.

Step by step

1. Sign in to YouTube Studio Access the channel you manage.Where: YouTube Studio → Settings → PermissionsConfirm: Check that the correct channel name appears.
2. Open Settings Sign in to YouTube Studio and click Settings to begin granting channel access.Where: YouTube Studio → SettingsConfirm: Check for the Permissions tab listed in Settings.
3. Click Permissions Open the Permissions panel after Settings.Where: Settings → PermissionsConfirm: Check for the INVITE button.
4. Click INVITE Click INVITE to start a new invitation.Where: Permissions → INVITEConfirm: Check that an Email field appears.
5. Enter the email address Enter the invitee's email address in the Email field.Where: Email fieldConfirm: Check the email address for typos.
6. Select a role in the Access drop-down Select a role in the Access drop-down.Where: Access drop-downConfirm: Check that Manager is selected in the drop-down.If this fails: You do not see a role listed to select.
7. Review the invite before sending Check the email and role selected before submitting the invite.Where: Email field → Access drop-downConfirm: Check that the email and Manager role are both correct.
8. Send the invite Submit the invitation to the entered email.Where: Email field → Access drop-downConfirm: Check the Permissions list for the name you entered.
9. Wait for the invite to be accepted Once a channel permissions invite is sent, it expires after 30 days.Where: Manage permissionsConfirm: Check the Permissions list for the invite's pending status.
10. Confirm the Manager's access level A Manager can manage permissions in YouTube Studio once accepted.Where: Settings → PermissionsConfirm: Check the Permissions list for the Manager role next to their name.

Common mistakes

• Expecting a Manager to delete the channel The Manager role cannot delete the channel.Why it happens: People confuse Manager with Owner-level access.
• Letting the invite sit unanswered Once sent, an invite expires after 30 days.Why it happens: The invitee delays accepting the email.Already happened: If it expired, see invite expired.
• Granting Manager when Editor fits better Manager access gives permission management in YouTube Studio.Why it happens: Owners default to broader roles instead of reviewing Manager vs Editor differences.
• Giving Manager access for a purchase task A Manager can link Google Ads accounts.Why it happens: Owners assume Manager access covers all Ads-related tasks.
• Assuming a Manager can delete content outright A Manager can create, upload, publish, and delete content, including drafts.Why it happens: Owners assume all deletion abilities are the same across content types.

Roles at a glance

Keeping track of who has access