The original guide from 2019 relied on creating a Google+ Brand Page and moving the channel to a Brand Account — but Google+ has been shut down since 2019, and YouTube’s interface has completely changed. Today, **every YouTube channel (personal or Brand Account) supports channel permissions directly in YouTube Studio**. You no longer need to "enable" anything special or move to an old-style Brand Account to add managers, editors, or viewers.

 

You can now safely grant different levels of access to team members, agencies, or collaborators **without sharing your Google Account password**.

 

Current Permission Roles in YouTube Studio (2025)

Role	Key Permissions	Can View Revenue?	Can Add/Remove Others?
Owner	Full control (including deleting the channel)	Yes	Yes
Manager	Almost full access (upload, edit, delete videos, manage live streams, etc.)	Yes	Yes
Editor	Edit/upload videos, manage playlists, community posts, etc.	Yes	No
Editor (Limited)	Same as Editor but restricted from some advanced actions	No	No
Viewer	View analytics, video details, comments (read-only)	Yes	No
Viewer (Limited)	View most details but no revenue or sensitive data	No	No

 

Note: Only the primary owner and Managers can see the full list of people with access.

Step-by-Step: How to Add or Remove People (Desktop – Recommended)

 

1. Sign in to [YouTube Studio](https://studio.youtube.com) with the account that owns the channel.

2. In the left sidebar, click **Settings** (gear icon at the bottom).

3. In the pop-up window, select **Permissions** from the left menu.

4. You’ll see a list of everyone who currently has access.

5. To **add someone**:

   - Click the **Invite** button (top right).

   - Enter their **email address** (must be a Google account).

   - Choose their role from the dropdown.

   - Click **Invite**.

   - They will receive an email and must accept the invitation.

6. To **change a role** or **remove someone**:

   - Find the person in the list.

   - Click the three-dot menu next to their name.

   - Select **Change role** or **Remove access**.

   - Confirm the change.

 

On Mobile (YouTube Studio App)

 

1. Open the official **YouTube Studio** app (iOS/Android).

2. Tap your profile picture → **Settings** → **Permissions**.

3. Tap the **+** (person) icon to invite.

4.The rest works the same as desktop.

Important Tips

- The invited person must accept the invite from their email (check spam folder).

- If your channel is very old and still uses the legacy "Brand Account managers" system, YouTube will prompt you to **migrate to channel permissions** (highly recommended for security).

- Revoke access immediately if someone leaves your team.

- You can add as many people as you need — no limits.

 

This method is the official, current way recommended by YouTube (source: YouTube Help – [Add or remove access with channel permissions](https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9481328)).