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Change Component Owner

Abstract

Learn how to change the owner of a component, such as a topic, so that a new owner can take control of the permissions.

The user that creates a folder or component is the "owner" by default. Only owners and administrators can control the permissions for a folder or component, so it is important that you can change the owner if needed. For example, you may need to change the owner as the original owner has left your organization.

To change the owner of a component, such as a publication or topic:

  1. Log in as as administrator or the current owner of the component you want to change.

    Only administrators and owners can change the ownership.

  2. In the Content Manager, select the dotted menu ( ... ) for the component and then select Edit and then Open structure.

    Paligo displays the metadata panel for the component.

    Metadata panel for a topic. There are various categories of information. There is an owner dropdown for changing the ownership of the topic.

  3. Use the Owner dropdown list to change the owner.

  4. Select Update to apply the change.

    The new owner can now change the permissions on the component.