Google Workspace Lets Admins Set Role Expiration Dates
Google Workspace now lets super administrators set expiration dates for admin roles assigned to users, groups, and service accounts. Image generated by ChatGPT
A temporary project can leave behind permanent administrator access if no one remembers to remove it. Google Workspace now lets super administrators put an expiration date on an admin role assignment, so the access granted by that role is revoked when the time runs out.
Google announced the feature on September 23. It applies to users, eligible security groups, and service accounts and is available to all Google Workspace customers. Google suggests using it for short projects, coverage during an employee’s absence, and external audits.
How expiring admin roles work
A super administrator can choose a preset duration, such as 30 days, or enter a custom expiration date and time. Google’s admin instructionsset a maximum of one year. In the Admin console, a super administrator...
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