---
title: "Transfer workspace ownership"
slug: "transfer-workspace-ownership"
tags: ["Totara Engage", "How-to", "Participant"]
updated: 2023-07-05T07:31:53Z
published: 2023-07-05T07:31:53Z
canonical: "totara.help/transfer-workspace-ownership"
---

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# Transfer workspace ownership

In some cases you may need to transfer ownership of a [workspace](/18/docs/what-are-workspaces), for example when the current [Workspace Owner](/18/docs/workspace-roles) is leaving the company or is no longer able to administer the workspace. As a Workspace Owner cannot leave a workspace, if they want to leave then they will first need to transfer ownership to another user, or [delete the workspace completely](/18/docs/delete-a-workspace).

As a Site Administrator or the current Workspace Owner you can transfer a workspace to another user by following these steps:

1. Go to *Collaborate > Your spaces* and select the workspace you want to transfer.
2. Select the user actions menu in the top-right corner (this will appear as your role, e.g. **Owner**), then select **Transfer ownership**.
3. Type the name of the user you want to be the new Workspace Owner in the **Select new owner** field.
4. Select a user from the list, then click **Confirm**.
5. The new Workspace Owner will be notified of the change.

Workspaces can function without a Workspace Owner, but it is recommended that all workspaces on your site have an owner to ensure that they can handle administrative functions. For example, in a private workspace you need a Workspace Owner to approve requests to join.

When you transfer ownership of a workspace to another user, the current Workspace Owner will become a member of the workspace instead. They are then able to leave the workspace.You can use the [workspace activity and engagement report](/18/docs/engagement-reports) to identify any workspaces without a Workspace Owner.

## Next steps

- [Delete a workspace](/18/docs/delete-a-workspace)
- [Remove a workspace member](/18/docs/remove-a-member-from-a-workspace)

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