{"id":59654,"date":"2025-04-27T23:48:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T06:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/?p=59654"},"modified":"2025-04-27T23:48:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T06:48:34","slug":"how-to-transfer-ownership-of-a-google-my-business-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/how-to-transfer-ownership-of-a-google-my-business-account\/","title":{"rendered":"How to transfer ownership of a Google My Business account: Complete guide\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Claimed, verified, and actively managed Google Business Profiles get significantly more engagement on Google Search and Maps than those left unattended. However, for multi-location businesses, managing all profiles centrally can be a challenge. This makes it critical to know how to transfer ownership of a Google My Business account.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assigning owner and manager permissions allows local staff and managers to keep each listing up to date by adding photos, responding to reviews, and updating contact information as needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide walks you through <strong>how to transfer ownership of a Google My Business account<\/strong>, how to request access if you&#8217;re not yet the owner, and how to manage users to protect your online reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-can-you-transfer-the-ownership-of-the-google-business-profile-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Can you transfer the ownership of the Google Business Profile?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-transfer-google-my-business-ownership-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Why transfer Google My Business ownership?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-transfer-google-business-profile-ownership\" data-level=\"2\">How to transfer Google Business Profile ownership?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-request-ownership-of-a-google-business-profile-managed-by-someone-else-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">How to request ownership of a Google Business Profile managed by someone else?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-request-access-to-a-google-business-profile-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">How to request access to a Google Business Profile?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-manage-users-with-the-google-business-profile-manager-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">How to manage users with the Google Business Profile manager?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-how-to-block-google-my-business-ownership-transfer-requests-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">How to block Google My Business ownership transfer requests?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-faqs-on-how-to-transfer-ownership-of-a-google-my-business-account-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">FAQs on how to transfer ownership of a Google My Business account\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-manage-multi-location-google-my-business-profiles-with-birdeye-listings-ai-nbsp\" data-level=\"2\">Manage multi-location Google My Business Profiles with Birdeye Listings AI\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-you-transfer-the-ownership-of-the-google-business-profile-nbsp\">Can you transfer the ownership of the Google Business Profile?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can transfer ownership of a <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/google-my-business\/\">Google Business Profile<\/a>. Only the <strong>primary owner<\/strong> of a profile has the exclusive ability to transfer ownership to another verified user. Regular owners or managers cannot change primary ownership\u2014only the current primary owner can assign someone else to take over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-transfer-google-my-business-ownership-nbsp\">Why transfer Google My Business ownership?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several reasons businesses may need to transfer primary ownership:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Business ownership change:<\/strong> The company is sold or transferred to a new entity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employee turnover:<\/strong> The current primary owner leaves the business or changes roles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agency transitions:<\/strong> A marketing agency or consultant initially set up the profile, but now needs internal control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Centralized management:<\/strong> Ownership must move to the main corporate team to consolidate multi-location management. Transferring ownership ensures the right person or team maintains control, updates listings, and responds to customer interactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-transfer-google-business-profile-ownership\">How to transfer Google Business Profile ownership?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Transferring primary ownership of a Google Business Profile has two parts. First, you must add them to the profile as \u201cOwners\u201d and then remove access to the current owner to make the \u201cOwner\u201d the new primary owner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is how you can do so:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Sign in to Google Business Profile Manager<\/strong> at<a href=\"https:\/\/business.google.com\/\"> business.google.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Google-business-profile-manager-dashboard-4.jpg\" alt=\"Image shows an example of Google business profile manager dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-59663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Google-business-profile-manager-dashboard-4.jpg 860w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Google-business-profile-manager-dashboard-4-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Google-business-profile-manager-dashboard-4-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Google-business-profile-manager-dashboard-4-810x543.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Select the location<\/strong> (or business profile) you want to manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. On the Google Business Profile dashboard on Search, click the \u201cthree-dots\u201d menu icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-access-business-profile-settings.jpg\" alt=\"How to access business profile settings on GBP \" class=\"wp-image-59664\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-access-business-profile-settings.jpg 860w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-access-business-profile-settings-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-access-business-profile-settings-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-access-business-profile-settings-810x543.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Select \u201cBusiness Profile settings\u201d from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Business-profile-settings.jpg\" alt=\"Business profile settings option \" class=\"wp-image-59665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Business-profile-settings.jpg 860w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Business-profile-settings-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Business-profile-settings-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Business-profile-settings-810x543.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Next, choose the \u201cPeople and Access\u201d section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/People-and-access-settings.jpg\" alt=\"People and access menu option on GBP \" class=\"wp-image-59666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/People-and-access-settings.jpg 860w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/People-and-access-settings-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/People-and-access-settings-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/People-and-access-settings-810x543.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>6. On the next screen, click \u201cAdd\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Add-owner-option-in-GBP.jpg\" alt=\"Add owner option \" class=\"wp-image-59673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Add-owner-option-in-GBP.jpg 860w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Add-owner-option-in-GBP-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Add-owner-option-in-GBP-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Add-owner-option-in-GBP-810x543.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Enter the email address and choose the role as \u201cOwner\u201d to transfer the primary ownership of the Google Business profile.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-assign-an-owner-to-GBP.jpg\" alt=\"How to add owner to GBP \" class=\"wp-image-59667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-assign-an-owner-to-GBP.jpg 860w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-assign-an-owner-to-GBP-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-assign-an-owner-to-GBP-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/How-to-assign-an-owner-to-GBP-810x543.jpg 810w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Once the user has accepted the \u201cOwner\u201d invite, you will see that profile under your profile&#8217;s \u201cPeople and Access\u201d tab.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. To transfer primary ownership, click on the previous owner and select \u201cRemove Access.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Now, the new \u201cOwner\u201d is the primary owner.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-request-ownership-of-a-google-business-profile-managed-by-someone-else-nbsp\">How to request ownership of a Google Business Profile managed by someone else?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you discover that someone else manages the business profile, you can request ownership:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Find your business on Google Search<\/strong> or Maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"860\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-claim-business-example.jpg\" alt=\"GBP example \" class=\"wp-image-59668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-claim-business-example.jpg 860w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-claim-business-example-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-claim-business-example-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-claim-business-example-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-claim-business-example-810x810.jpg 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-claim-business-example-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-claim-business-example-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-claim-business-example-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Click <strong>\u201cOwn this business?\u201d<\/strong> or <strong>\u201cClaim this business\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"860\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Request-access-to-GMB.jpg\" alt=\"How to request access to GBP \" class=\"wp-image-59669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Request-access-to-GMB.jpg 860w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Request-access-to-GMB-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Request-access-to-GMB-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Request-access-to-GMB-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Request-access-to-GMB-810x810.jpg 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Request-access-to-GMB-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Request-access-to-GMB-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Request-access-to-GMB-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Submit your request following the prompts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. The current profile owner will get an email and can either approve, deny, or ignore your request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If your request is approved, you\u2019ll get access. If denied, Google may allow you to appeal or verify your connection to the business separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"try-for-free-block\" style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 32px; background: #0d47a1; border-radius: 30px; margin: 0 0 30px;\">\n<div class=\"txt-block\" style=\"padding-right: 20px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 30px; font-weight: 400; color: #fff; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 20px;\">Take control of your online reputation with Birdeye<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400; color: #fff; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 20px;\">Want to see the impact of Birdeye on your business? Watch the Free Demo Now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"btn-block\" style=\"min-width: 180px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/pricing\/\" style=\"width: 100%; background: #fff; padding: 10px 20px; display: flex; justify-content: center; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #0d47a1; margin: 0 0 20px; border: 1px solid transparent; cursor: pointer;\">See Pricing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/free-demo\/\" style=\"width: 100%; background: #0d47a1; padding: 10px 20px; display: flex; justify-content: center; white-space: nowrap; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; border: 1px solid #fff; cursor: pointer;\">FREE DEMO<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-request-access-to-a-google-business-profile-nbsp\">How to request access to a Google Business Profile?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most cases, the owners or existing managers can provide access to new employees or marketing agencies. However, if you want to make it easier, here is how to request access to a Google Business Profile.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Go to <a href=\"http:\/\/google.com\/business\">google.com\/business<\/a> and type the business name.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. You will see a message saying that the profile is claimed and managed by &lt;owner\u2019s email address><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"860\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-request-access-page.jpg\" alt=\"GBP managed by someone else\" class=\"wp-image-59670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-request-access-page.jpg 860w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-request-access-page-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-request-access-page-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-request-access-page-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-request-access-page-810x810.jpg 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-request-access-page-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-request-access-page-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-request-access-page-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Click \u201cRequest Access\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Next, choose the level of access you require. You can choose from \u201cOwnership, Management, or Agency.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"860\" height=\"860\" src=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-access-to-agency.jpg\" alt=\"Requesting manager access to GBP\" class=\"wp-image-59671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-access-to-agency.jpg 860w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-access-to-agency-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-access-to-agency-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-access-to-agency-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-access-to-agency-810x810.jpg 810w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-access-to-agency-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-access-to-agency-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/GMB-access-to-agency-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 860px) 100vw, 860px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Fill in the appropriate information and submit the request.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The business owner will now receive the request via email and can approve your request.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-manage-users-with-the-google-business-profile-manager-nbsp\">How to manage users with the Google Business Profile manager?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing users correctly ensures that you maintain security while giving the right people the right level of access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roles within a Google Business Profile include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Primary Owner:<\/strong> Full rights, including transferring ownership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Owner:<\/strong> Manages all aspects but cannot remove the primary owner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manager:<\/strong> Limited editing and publishing rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adding-and-understanding-the-role-of-managers-nbsp\">Adding and understanding the role of managers&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding Managers is useful when you want someone to help handle daily activities without full ownership responsibilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managers <strong>can edit business information, post updates, and respond to reviews<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managers <strong>cannot add or remove users<\/strong>, delete the profile, or transfer ownership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Always assign Manager access to trusted team members or agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-block-google-my-business-ownership-transfer-requests-nbsp\">How to block Google My Business ownership transfer requests?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you receive an unwanted ownership or access request, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deny the request<\/strong> directly from the email notification Google sends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ignore the request<\/strong> \u2014 after 3 days, unresponded requests expire automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Report suspicious requests<\/strong> to Google Support if you suspect fraudulent activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Protect your account by ensuring recovery emails and security settings are current. The best way to protect your business and the account is to claim all local profiles and verify them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Transferring a Google Business Profile ownership is straightforward but critical for your business\u2019s online presence. It ensures your business information remains accurate and secure. Whether you&#8217;re transferring to a new owner, managing staff changes, or reorganizing responsibilities, following the proper steps helps maintain control and business credibility online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in smarter listing management solutions can make the process even easier if you manage multiple locations or are scaling up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs-on-how-to-transfer-ownership-of-a-google-my-business-account-nbsp\">FAQs on how to transfer ownership of a Google My Business account&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1745608058954\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to change the primary owner on GMB?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Go to the <strong>Users<\/strong> section in <a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/blog\/google-business-profile-manager\/\">Google Business Profile Manager<\/a>, select an Owner, and promote them to <strong>Primary Owner<\/strong> using the dropdown menu next to their name.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1745608070071\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between the owner and primary owner in Google My Business?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>The primary Owner<\/strong> has full control, including transferring ownership. <strong>Owners<\/strong> have nearly all permissions but <strong>cannot transfer or remove<\/strong> the primary owner.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1745608087851\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What if someone else claimed my Google My Business listing?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can <strong>request ownership<\/strong> through the listing by clicking &#8220;Own this business?&#8221; and submitting a claim. If denied, you can <strong>appeal<\/strong> to Google with proof of ownership.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1745608095937\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can a Google Business Profile have two owners?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, a profile can have <strong>multiple Owners<\/strong> but only <strong>one Primary Owner<\/strong> at a time.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-manage-multi-location-google-my-business-profiles-with-birdeye-listings-ai-nbsp\">Manage multi-location Google My Business Profiles with Birdeye Listings AI&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing multiple Google Business Profiles manually can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with ownership changes, updates, or expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/birdeye.com\/listings\/\"><strong>Birdeye Listings AI<\/strong><\/a> automates profile management across all your locations \u2014 ensuring accurate information, faster updates, better discoverability, and higher search rankings without manual effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Birdeye, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Update listings across hundreds of locations instantly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protect your brand reputation by maintaining consistent information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use AI-driven insights to optimize your profiles for local SEO success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore how Birdeye Listings AI simplifies Google Business Profile management. 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