Here’s how to do it:ġ. First, log in and open up Google Drive homepage.Ģ.

There is no need to go through these steps if the file is already shared with the new owner. You must share the file with the new owner first before transferring ownership. You also can’t delete the file, and the new owner can restrict or remove your access whenever they like. Note: Before you transfer ownership, you should understand that once ownership is transferred you won’t be able to take it back yourself. For demonstration, I am going to show you how to do it from the Google Drive homepage. You can access it from the “Share” button while the file is open or from the Google Drive homepage. Change ownership in Google Driveįile ownership can be changed from the sharing option of every file. If you are looking to change ownership of a Google Drive file, then keep reading and I’ll show you how. For example, if you want someone else to manage a file, then you may transfer ownership and let them take full control. Although ownership can’t be shared with anyone else, but you can still transfer it.

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