What are the different roles available in Google Admin Console?

There are several different roles available in Google Admin Console, each with different levels of access and permissions. These roles are:

  • Super Admin: The highest level of access in Admin Console. Super Admins have full access to all features and settings in Admin Console, including the ability to create and manage other admin accounts.
  • Groups Admin: This role is responsible for managing groups within the organization. Groups Admins can create, delete, and manage groups, as well as assign group members and manage group settings.
  • User Management Admin: This role is responsible for managing user accounts within the organization. User Management Admins can create, delete, and manage user accounts, as well as reset passwords and manage account settings.
  • Help Desk Admin: This role is responsible for providing support to end users within the organization. Help Desk Admins can reset passwords, manage user accounts, and provide technical support to end users.
  • Compliance Admin: This role is responsible for managing compliance and data retention policies within the organization. Compliance Admins can configure retention policies, perform legal holds, and search for and export data for legal purposes.
  • Security Admin: This role is responsible for managing security policies within the organization. Security Admins can configure security settings, manage mobile devices, and perform security audits.
  • Billing Admin: This role is responsible for managing billing and payment information for the organization's Google Workspace services. Billing Admins can view invoices, manage payment methods, and make changes to billing settings.

Each role has specific permissions and access levels within Admin Console, allowing organizations to grant access and permissions to the appropriate individuals based on their responsibilities and needs.

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