Setup Guide
How To Create Your Google Business Profile (GBP) + Add Another Location
Use this as a practical checklist. It covers first-time setup, verification, and adding more locations under an existing owner account.
Official Links (Open First)
Step-by-Step: Create First GBP
1. Sign in as owner
Use the Google account that should permanently own the business profile.
2. Add business basics
Business name, primary category, location/service area, phone and website.
3. Submit verification
Follow the method offered by Google (video, phone, email, postcard, etc.).
4. Wait for review
Google may take up to 5 business days in many cases.
5. Complete profile quality
Add hours, services, photos, business description, and messaging details.
Step-by-Step: Add Another Location (Same Owner)
1. Stay on same account
Do not create a new Gmail. Use the existing owner account.
2. Create new location
Go again to business.google.com/add and add location-specific details.
3. Verify new location
Each location must be verified separately unless your account supports bulk verification.
4. Fix owner conflicts
If already listed, request ownership: Request ownership.
Screenshot Walkthrough References
These official pages include UI references/screenshots or verification recording examples. Open each while doing setup.
| Setup Moment | What You Should See | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Start setup | "Add your business to Google" flow | Add / Claim Guide |
| Verification options | "Get verified" prompt and available methods | Verification Guide |
| Video verification | Capture video flow and accepted proof | Video Verification |
| Owner conflict | "Request access" path for existing listings | Ownership Request |
| Team access | Add managers/owners safely | Owners & Managers |
| Many locations | Business groups / bulk management | Business Groups |
Common Mistakes To Avoid
Using different owner emails for each location
Keep one owner account for clean control, then add managers as needed.
Changing name/category/address while verification is pending
This can reset or invalidate verification flow in many cases.
Not preparing proof before video verification
Have signage, street context, access proof, and brand assets ready before recording.
TL;DR
Create GBP at business.google.com/add, verify each location, and use the same owner account to add additional locations. Use official Google help links above as a screenshot-backed walkthrough while setting up.
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