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How to request ownership of an existing Google Business Profile
How to request ownership of an existing Google Business Profile

Make sure you're in charge of your Google Business Profile!

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Written by Rosie Barton
Updated over 6 months ago

You can contact the current listing owner through Google Business Profile to request access to own or manage the listing. The following instructions will show you how it’s done:

  1. Navigate to your Google Business Profile and sign in to Google with the account you use, or will soon use, to manage your business.

  2. Once you’re all signed in, click “Add new location” on the left-hand side. Next, you'll start typing your business name and our system will check if there's already a page on Maps. You may see a dialog showing part of the email address that verified the listing. If you manage this email address, sign in to that account to access your business profile.

 

3. Fill out the form that appears on the screen. The current listing owner may need to contact you for more info, so you won’t be able to submit your request without sharing your contact details with them.

4. When you’ve completed all the details, click Submit. The current listing owner will receive an email asking them to get in touch with you, and you’ll receive a confirmation email. Check on the status of your request by clicking the link in your confirmation email.

How long does it take?

Allow a full week for the current listing owner to respond to your request. If you don’t hear back after 7 days, you'll be able to verify your affiliation with the business to gain access to the listing.

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