If you're the owner of a site but would like someone else to become owner, you can transfer ownership to them. This guide explains how to transfer site ownership and what to consider before doing so.
Overview
Ownership transfer is a permanent action that gives full control of your site to another member.
Important Considerations
Consideration | Details |
Single owner | A site can only have one owner |
Your role changes | You will no longer be owner after transfer |
Cannot be undone | The new owner must transfer ownership back to reverse |
Admin requirement | Sites can only be transferred to existing Admins |
Warning: Ownership changes cannot be undone. The new owner will have to transfer ownership back to you if you want to reverse the change.
Transfer Ownership
Requirements
Before transferring ownership, ensure:
You are the current owner
The recipient is already an Admin on the site
Steps
On your Instant dashboard, click the three dots icon for the site you want to transfer
Select Site settings
On the left, select Members
Click an admin's current role
Select Owner from the dropdown
Read the warning carefully
Type your site's slug in the Site slug field to confirm
Click the Transfer ownership button
After Transfer
What Changes | Details |
New owner | Has full control of the site |
Your role | Becomes Admin (you remain a member) |
Your access | Can still work in builder and manage settings |
Quick Reference
Task | Action |
Access members | Dashboard → Three dots → Site settings → Members |
Transfer ownership | Click admin's role → Select Owner → Confirm with slug → Transfer |
Transfer Checklist
Step | Status |
Recipient is an Admin | Required |
Read warning message | Required |
Enter site slug to confirm | Required |
Click Transfer ownership | Final step |