# How to Claim Ownership of a Verified Google Business Profile

Claiming ownership of a verified Google Business Profile ensures that your business’s most visible online listing is accurate, accessible, and secure. Always use your connected business email where possible and [avoid duplicate creations](https://onlineownership.com/how-to-report-remove-a-duplicate-google-business-listing/).

If you need support or the ownership process stalls, [Google Business Support](https://onlineownership.com/how-to-contact-business-support-for-google-business-listings/) is the best route for escalation.

If you’ve found a verified Google Business Profile for your business but no longer have access to it, perhaps a previous staff member verified it, or login details have been lost, you’ll need to request ownership of the verified profile to manage it moving forward.

**Do Not:** Attempt to create a new listing. This will result in a duplicate, which is likely to be suspended.

**You Must:** Follow the ownership request process before you can contact Google Business Profile support or appeal a denial.


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