How do I transfer project ownership for an academic user?

Fabio
Fabio
  • Updated

Issue

A user needs to transfer ownership of their shared projects.

Environment

Project Settings

Cause

Academic accounts cannot close their account as long as they are owners of shared projects.

Resolution steps

Step 1: Navigate to the project menu and filter on My Projects to display projects owned by the user.

Screenshot 2024-10-18 at 15.47.00.png

 

Step 2: Open the project and use the gear icon, then select Project Settings to change ownership of the desired project.

Screenshot 2024-10-18 at 15.46.19.png

 

Step 3: In the Project Settings modal, use the Owner dropdown to transfer ownership to another user.

Screenshot 2024-10-18 at 15.45.59.png

 

Step 4: Repeat this process for all My Projects that have been shared with other users.

 

Former lab member no longer has access

If a former lab member owns a project and you no longer have access to their account, work with your IT team to set up email forwarding for password reset messages. Once access is restored, sign in to the former member's account, open the project settings, and use the Owner dropdown to transfer ownership to the appropriate lab admin or active user.

Was this article helpful?

Have more questions? Submit a request