Add or claim your business listing

Help customers find you and manage your business information on Google for free with Google My Business. These guides are designed to get you up to speed quickly, so you can improve your business's presence online.

Sign in (or up) to Google

On your computer

1. Sign in to Google My Business.
2. Sign in to your Google Account, or create one.

Attention

Sign up with your business email domain since this account will be for your business!
Enter the name of your business or chain. You can also select your chain from the suggestions that appear as you type (if applicable).

3. Then, click Next.

Add your business listing through Google My Business

1. Enter your business’ or chain’s address. You may also be asked to position a marker on the location of your chain’s branch on a map. If your business doesn’t have a physical location but works in a service area, you can list the area instead. Then, click Next.
2. Choose if you want your business location to appear on Google Maps.
   • If you serve customers at your business address:
     1. Enter your business address.
     2. Click Next.
        Tip: If you also serve customers outside your business address, you'll have the option to list your service areas as well.
   • If you don't serve customers at your business address:
     1. Enter your business address.
     2. At the bottom, click I deliver goods and services to my customers > Next.
     3. List your service areas, then click Next.
3. Search for and select a business category. You can also choose a more specific category as appropriate. Then, click Next.
4. Enter a phone number or website URL for your chain, and click Finish.
   Tip: You'll also have the option to create a free website based on your information. It’s recommended that you provide the individual phone number or store page for each location, rather than a single centralized call center.
5. Select a verification option.
   • To verify later, click Verify later > Later. If you’re not authorized to manage the Business Profile for the chain, find the person in your organization who’s authorized and continue the process.

Add your business through Google Maps

On your computer

1. Go to Google Maps.
2. You can add your business in 3 ways:
   1. Enter your address in the search bar. On the left, in the Business Profile, click Add your business.
   2. Right-click anywhere on the map. Then, click Add your business.
   3. In the top left, click Menu and then Add your business.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish signing up for Google My Business.

Claim your business through Google Maps

On your computer

1. Open Google Maps.
2. In the search bar, enter the business name.
3. Click the business name and choose the correct one.
4. Click Claim this business > Manage now.
   1. To choose a different business, click I own or manage another business.
5. Select a verification option, and follow the on-screen steps.