Transfer content item ownership from one user to another

When a page, whiteboard, database, or Smart Link in the content tree is created in Confluence, the person who created it also becomes the owner by default. The content item’s owner can transfer ownership to another user at any time, as a way of indicating who should be the “point person” for the content.

Confluence product and space admins are able to transfer ownership on behalf of their users. That way, if the current owner leaves the project, team, or company, you can transfer ownership to someone else and ensure the content remains fresh.

To change ownership of an item, first open the More actions () menu.

The actions available in this menu vary depending on if you’re on a page, whiteboard, database, or Smart Link in the content tree, but the option to change ownership is the same for all.

1. Select View ownership, then Change owner.

2. Use the search field to find a new owner by name or email. The new owner must have access to the space and edit access to the item for you to be able to make them the owner.

3. Once you’ve chosen the correct person, select Change owner to confirm the transfer.

Transfer ownership of a page from the byline

For pages, there is an additional way to open the Change owner modal when you want to change the owner.

1. Next to the current owner’s name in the page byline, select () to Manage page ownership.

2. Select Change owner.

3. Find and select the new owner, then confirm you want to Change owner.