Add a delegate for Gmail account

You can add up to 10 delegates.

If you're using Gmail through your work, school, or other organization:

• You can add up to 1000 delegates within your organization.
• With typical use, 40 delegates can access a Gmail account at the same time. 
• If you use automated processes, such as APIs or browser extensions, a few delegates can access a Gmail account at the same time.

1. On your computer, open Gmail. You can't add delegates from the Gmail app.
2. In the top right, click Settings   See all settings.
3. Click the Accounts and Import or Accounts tab.
4. In the "Grant access to your account" section, click Add another account. If you’re using Gmail through your work or school, your organization may restrict email delegation. If you don’t see this setting, contact your admin.
5. Enter the email address of the person you want to add. If you’re using Gmail through your work, school, or other organization, and your admin allows it, you can enter the email address of a group. This group must have the same domain as your organization. External members of the group are denied delegation access. 
   
   Important: If the account you delegate is a new account or the password was reset, the Admin must turn off the requirement to change password when you first sign in.
   • Learn how an Admin can create a user.
   • Learn how an Admin can reset passwords.

   6. Click Next Step  Send email to grant access.

   The person you added will get an email asking them to confirm. The invitation expires after a week.

   If you added a group, all group members will become delegates without having to confirm. 

   Note: It may take up to 24 hours for the delegation to start taking effect.