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Primary Owner

Also known as: profile owner

The primary owner is the account with the highest level of control over a Google Business Profile, able to add or remove other owners and managers and to transfer ownership.

What this means for your profile

Only the primary owner can transfer a profile. Losing this role is why some access disputes escalate.

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