# How to Give Access to Accountants in Xero

> To grant accountant access in Xero, open the Company settings and select Users. Locate your accountant's profile, click More Options, and select Change Permissions. Choose the Advisor tab under Business and Accounting, configure the desired access levels, and tap Update Permissions to save.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-give-access-to-accountants-in-xero/
Apps: Xero
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. On Xero's main dashboard, head over to the top-left corner and click the 'Company' tab.
2. Choose 'Settings' from the list of options.
3. After that, find and select the 'Users' option.
4. Locate the user profile of your accountant, then click the 'More Options' button next to it.
5. Subsequently, click 'Change Permissions'.
6. Scroll down to the Business and Accounting section, then tap the 'Advisor' tab.
7. Following that, review the granted permissions. If you want to add extra access, simply tick the radio button beside a specific item.
8. Once done, tap 'Update Permissions' to apply the changes.
9. After completing these steps, your accountant will be given the necessary Xero access.