When managing your e-commerce store's Google Merchant Center (GMC) account, you might need to share access with team members, collaborators, or service providers like Tapita SEO & Speed Optimizer. Here's a step-by-step guide to ensure secure and efficient access sharing.

Sharing access enables team members or service providers to help optimize your account, upload product data, troubleshoot issues, and run shopping ads without sharing sensitive login credentials.

Steps to Share Merchant Center Access

1. Log in to Google Merchant Center
   
1. Visit Google Merchant Center.
   
2. Sign in using the Google account associated with your Merchant Center account.
   
2. Navigate to Account Settings
   
1. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner.
   
2. Select Account access from the dropdown menu
   

1. Add a New User
   
1. Click the blue plus (+) button on the Account access page.
   
2. Enter the email address of the person you want to grant access to. Ensure this is a valid Google account.
   

1. Select the Role
   
1. Choose the appropriate role based on the level of access required
   
1. Admin: Full account control, including user management
   
2. Standard: Access to most features except for user management
   
3. Email Contacts Only: Can receive email notifications but cannot access the account.
   

1. Send the Invitation
   
1. Click Add user send an email invitation.
   
2. The invited user must accept the invitation to gain access.

1. Review Access Regularly
   
1. Regularly review the list of users with access to your Merchant Center account.
   
2. Remove access for users who no longer require it.
   

Best Practices for Sharing Access

• Use Limited Access: Grant the lowest level of access required for the specific task.
• Monitor Activity: Keep track of changes made by users in your Merchant Center account.
• Secure Sensitive Information: Never share passwords or other sensitive credentials directly.
• Revoke Access When Necessary: Remove access promptly for users who no longer need it.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

• Invitation Not Received: Ensure the invited email is linked to a Google account.
• Access Denied: Verify that the email address entered is correct and the user has accepted the invitation.
• Role Restrictions: If certain features are unavailable, ensure the appropriate role is assigned.

By following these steps, you can securely and efficiently share Google Merchant Center access with your team or Tapita SEO & Speed Optimizer to streamline your account management and optimization process.