Managing a YouTube channel alone can be tough — but the good news is, YouTube allows you to add other people as managers, editors, or viewers to help you handle uploads, analytics, and comments. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to invite someone to manage your YouTube channel safely and easily.
🔹 Introduction
If you run a YouTube channel for business, education, or entertainment, you may want to share access with someone else — like a video editor, social media manager, or team member.
YouTube makes this possible using the Brand Account roles feature, where you can assign different levels of permission.
🔹 Step 1: Open YouTube Studio
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Go to https://studio.youtube.com and sign in to your YouTube account.
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On the left sidebar, click Settings ⚙️.
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From the menu, choose Permissions.
🔹 Step 2: Invite a New User
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Click on the Invite button.
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Enter the email address of the person you want to invite.
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Choose a role from the list below:
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Manager – Can upload, edit, and delete videos; view analytics.
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Editor – Can edit videos and playlists, but cannot delete the channel.
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Viewer – Can view analytics but cannot make changes.
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Limited Roles – You can assign restricted access for specific tasks.
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Click Done, and then Save.
🔹 Step 3: Accept the Invitation
Once you send the invite, the person will receive an email notification from YouTube.
They must accept the invitation to gain access.
✅ After accepting, they’ll be able to log in and manage the channel according to the role assigned.
🔹 Step 4: Remove or Edit Access
To remove someone’s access or change their role:
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Go back to Settings → Permissions.
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Click the three dots (⋮) next to the user’s name.
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Select Remove access or Change role.
⚙️ Why Use YouTube’s Permission Feature?
✔️ Keep your channel secure — no need to share passwords.
✔️ Assign specific roles to editors, managers, or viewers.
✔️ Collaborate easily with your team.
✔️ Manage everything through a single account safely.
🧩 Perfect For
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YouTube creators working with editors or managers
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Businesses running official channels
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Media or education channels with multiple contributors
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Anyone who wants to collaborate safely without sharing passwords
💡 Pro Tips
🔸 Always invite users using their Google account.
🔸 Avoid giving Owner access unless absolutely necessary.
🔸 You can check all active users anytime under the Permissions tab.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1. Can I add multiple managers to my YouTube channel?
Yes, you can invite multiple people and assign them roles like Manager or Editor.
Q2. Will the invited person need my password?
No, they’ll access the channel using their own Google account.
Q3. Can I remove a manager anytime?
Yes, you can remove or change their role anytime from the Permissions settings.
Q4. Is this feature available on personal YouTube accounts?
No, it’s available only for Brand Accounts. You can create one for free.
Q5. Can an Editor delete my channel?
No, only the Owner has the permission to delete the channel.
