Quick Answer
How do you transfer ownership of a community group?
Open Memberships → Communities → Groups, select the group, click the pencil icon next to the current owner's name, choose an existing group member, confirm the transfer, and click Transfer Ownership. The former owner remains an administrator, while the new owner receives full ownership control.
How Community Ownership Transfers Work
Transferring ownership allows another member to take control of a BizStackPro community group without deleting the group or disrupting member access.
The new owner receives the highest level of control over group settings and ownership permissions. The previous owner remains involved as an administrator but no longer has full ownership authority.
Ownership can only be assigned to someone who is already a member of the community group.
Review the new owner carefully
If ownership is transferred to the wrong person, only the new owner can transfer it back.
Community Ownership at a Glance
Before You Begin
Confirm the new owner and review the effect of the transfer before changing ownership.
- Confirm that the intended new owner is already a group member.
- Verify the person's name before selecting them.
- Explain that the new owner will receive full control of the group.
- Confirm that you are prepared to remain as an administrator rather than the owner.
- Review any ownership-level settings or responsibilities that need to be handed over.
- Understand that only one person can own the group at a time.
- Confirm that the new owner is available to receive the transfer email.
- Sign in to your BizStackPro account.
Step-by-Step: Transfer Community Group Ownership
Select the existing member who should become the new owner and confirm the transfer.
Open Memberships
Select Memberships from the main BizStackPro navigation.
Open Communities
Select Communities and then open Groups.
Select the Community Group
Find and open the group whose ownership you want to transfer.
Edit the Current Owner
Click the pencil icon next to the current owner's name.
Choose the New Owner
Select the intended new owner from the available member list. The person must already belong to the community group.
Review the Transfer Confirmation
Read the confirmation message so you understand how ownership and your current access will change.
Confirm the Transfer
Select the confirmation checkbox in the popup.
Transfer Ownership
Click Transfer Ownership to complete the change.
Verify the Result
Confirm that the success message appears and that the new owner is listed for the group.
The new owner receives an email
After the transfer, the new owner receives an email confirmation with a direct link to the community group.
What Happens After Ownership Is Transferred
Ownership changes immediately affect who controls the highest-level group settings.
You Remain an Administrator
The previous owner keeps administrator access and can continue helping manage the community.
Ownership Controls Are Removed
The previous owner no longer has full control over ownership-level settings and permissions.
The New Owner Receives Full Control
The new owner can manage the highest-level group settings and ownership permissions.
Only One Owner Is Allowed
A community group can have only one owner at a time, although multiple administrators may still be assigned.
An accidental transfer must be reversed by the new owner
If ownership is transferred by mistake, ask the new owner to repeat the ownership-transfer process and assign it back to you.
Why Community Ownership Transfer Matters
Ownership transfer allows a community to continue operating when responsibility moves to another team member, business owner, or manager.
It can support delegation, business growth, team restructuring, or the sale or transfer of a community without interrupting member access.
Keeping the previous owner as an administrator can also support a smoother transition while the new owner takes responsibility for the highest-level settings.
Community Ownership Transfer Best Practices
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer ownership to anyone in the group?
What happens if I transfer ownership by mistake?
Can I still manage the group after transferring ownership?
Does the new owner receive a notification?
Can multiple people share ownership of a group?
Continue Learning
Continue learning how to manage members, roles, access, and community settings with these related BizStackPro Help Center guides.
