How to Change Owner in ClickUp

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May 11, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to transfer workspace ownership in ClickUp in minutes.

Quick summary

Changing the owner of a ClickUp Workspace takes just a few clicks through the Workspace Settings menu. This process lets you transfer ownership of a Workspace, Space, Folder, or List to any existing member instantly.

Steps

Click on your profile avatar in the upper left corner to open the account menu.
In the Workspace Settings menu, navigate to the Settings section.
In workspace settings, select Transfer Ownership below the current owner's name.
Choose the new owner from the list of Workspace members.
Confirm the change by clicking the Transfer ownership button.
Changes are automatically saved — ownership of the Workspace, Space, Folder, or List is now updated.

📌 Why this matters

Transferring workspace ownership in ClickUp is a critical admin action for teams undergoing restructuring, role changes, or offboarding. ClickUp's built-in ownership transfer feature ensures that access control, permissions, and workspace administration move seamlessly to the right person without losing any project data. This capability gives IT admins and team leads full control over who manages the workspace, reducing security risks tied to outdated ownership. Whether you're reassigning a Workspace, Space, Folder, or List, ClickUp makes ownership changes fast, auditable, and permanent.

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