Is it safe to give a virtual assistant access to my business email?

Yes, if you set it up properly.

Yes, if you set it up properly. Use delegated access in Gmail or Outlook instead of sharing your password, so you can remove access at any time. Every assistant signs an NDA, and other logins are shared through the encrypted vault in your account. Start with a shared or secondary inbox if you prefer.

Below is what an Executive Assistant does, what it costs and how to hire one this week.

What Your Executive Assistant Handles

Best for founders, CEOs, partners and senior leaders. Typical work includes:

  • Gatekeeping: screening calls and requests
  • Personal errands that can be done online
  • Complex calendar management across time zones
  • Meeting briefs, agendas and follow-up notes
  • Inbox zero with priority flagging

They already work in tools like Monday.com, Microsoft 365, Expensify and TripIt. See the full Executive Assistant page for every task.

Executive Assistant Prices

Our current monthly prices for an Executive Assistant at the Skilled VA level. They are the same in every state.

  • Starter, 20 hours a month: $320 ($16.00 an hour)
  • Growth, 40 hours a month: $608 ($15.20 an hour)
  • Professional, 80 hours a month: $1,152 ($14.40 an hour)
  • Full-Time Dedicated, 160 hours a month: $2,176 ($13.60 an hour)

A Senior Specialist starts at $432 a month and a US-Based Specialist at $608. Prepay 3, 6 or 12 months to save up to 12%. Build your package to see your exact price.

How to Get Started

  • Build your package: pick the role, hours and experience level and see the price
  • Pay the itemized invoice by card or crypto
  • Your account manager contacts you within one business day, and most assistants are matched within 1 to 3 business days
  • Share access through the vault and give your first tasks

For the bigger picture, read our full guide: Is It Safe to Give a Virtual Assistant Access? Passwords, NDAs, Contracts and HIPAA.

Frequently asked questions

Still unsure? Open the chat and ask an account manager directly.

Is it safe to give a virtual assistant access to my business email?

Yes, if you set it up properly. Use delegated access in Gmail or Outlook instead of sharing your password, so you can remove access at any time. Every assistant signs an NDA, and other logins are shared through the encrypted vault in your account. Start with a shared or secondary inbox if you prefer.

How much does an Executive Assistant cost?

Executive Assistant packages start at $320 a month for 20 hours at the Skilled VA level ($16.00 an hour). The price is the same in every state, and bigger packages lower the hourly rate.

How quickly can my assistant start?

Most clients are matched within 1 to 3 business days of payment. Add rush onboarding and we start within 24 hours.

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