How to change the Project lead on a project

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Summary

If you are trying to modify the Project lead on a project, follow the next steps:

Solution

Steps:

  1. Go to Project Settings > Users and Roles

  2. Click on the button "Edit defaults".

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  3. It will appear a UI with the default name or the "Project Lead" until you write the new name of the lead of the project.

  4. then click Update.

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If you need any further assistance, please contact Atlassian Support.

Updated on April 8, 2025

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