Learn who can manage accounts in an AT&T store

The wireless account owner or a Retail Authorized User can manage the account at an AT&T store.


Only an account owner can add or remove a Retail Authorized User.

  • The account owner is the person who is financially responsible for the wireless account. This person's name is on the bill. They can manage all parts of the account.
  • A Retail Authorized User is someone at least 18 years old. They can go to an AT&T store to make certain account changes that the wireless account owner can also complete. A wireless account can have up to 10 Retail Authorized Users.

To manage a wireless account in a store, the account owner or Retail Authorized User must:

  • Show a valid government-issued photo ID. This includes a driver's license, passport, or alien Registration Receipt Card with photo.
  • Provide the wireless security passcode, or other info.

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Last updated: January 2, 2026

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