# Transfer workspace ownership

Transfer ownership when the current Owner is leaving the team.

### Before you start

* Only the **Owner** can transfer ownership.
* The new Owner must already be an **Admin**.

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If the user is not an Admin yet, update their role first from the [members page](https://app.screendesk.io/members).
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### Open General settings

Go to General Settings in **Account settings**.
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### Transfer ownership

Under **Transfer ownership**, pick the Admin you want to make Owner.
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### Save

Confirm the change to complete the transfer.
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