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Change Folder Owner

Abstract

Learn how to change the owner of a folder 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 folder:

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

    Only administrators and owners can change the ownership.

  2. In the Content Manager select the dotted menu ( ... ) for the folder and then select Metadata.

    Paligo displays the metadata panel for the folder.

    The metadata panel for a folder. It contains various categories of information and has an Owner dropdown list for changing the ownership.

  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 folder.