In GoDaddy, we can grant access to our collaborators so they can help us with account management tasks. This feature is very useful if we work with a developer, a system administrator, or a marketing agency and do not want to share our main password.
In this tutorial, you will learn, step by step, how to set up delegated access in your GoDaddy account.
What is delegated access?
Delegated access allows another person to manage part of your GoDaddy account without needing to know your username and password.
You decide what level of access each collaborator will have, so you maintain control and security over your account.
Available access levels
When granting delegated access, you can choose from these levels:
- Product and domain access: the collaborator can manage your domains, hosting, emails, or other products.
- Purchase access: the collaborator can make purchases on your behalf using your saved payment methods.
- Full access: includes product management and the ability to make purchases.
Recommendation: Grant only the access level strictly necessary. If your collaborator only needs to configure a domain, do not give them purchase access.
How to Grant Delegated Access in GoDaddy
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Log in to your account
Go to GoDaddy.com and sign in with your username and password. -
Access delegated access settings
- Click on your avatar (top right).
- Select "Account Settings".
- From the menu, choose "Delegated Access".
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Invite a new collaborator
- Click the "Invite to Access" button.
- Enter the name and email address of the person you want to grant access to.
- Select the access level they will have.
- Click "Invite".
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The collaborator accepts the invitation
- The person will receive an email from GoDaddy with a link to accept the invitation.
- They must log in with their own GoDaddy account or create a new one if they don’t have one yet.
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Manage access at any time
- From the same "Delegated Access" menu, you can:
- See who has access.
- Change access levels.
- Revoke access if it is no longer needed.
- From the same "Delegated Access" menu, you can:
Security Best Practices
- Do not share your password: always use delegated access.
- Regularly review the list of collaborators with access.
- Remove old access that is no longer necessary.
- Assign minimum levels based on the collaborator’s task.
Conclusion
Delegated access in GoDaddy is a simple and secure tool that allows you to collaborate with third parties without compromising the security of your account. With just a few clicks, you can grant access, define permissions, and always maintain control over your products and services.