Transferring Google Drive file or folder ownership

How to transfer ownership of individual file or folders to another user in Google Drive.

Question

How do I transfer ownership of a file to my supervisor or someone else at GRCC? 

 

Environment

• Google Workspace
• Google Drive

 

Answer

1. Navigate to your GRCC Google Drive account 
2. Right-Click on the file or folder you would like to transfer ownership on
3. Click the Share button
4. Add the users email address into the Add People and Groups Field
5. Give Editor access, enter any message you would like sent, and press share. 
6. Right click on the file or folder again
7. Select Share Again
8. Next to the user's name or email, select Editor
9. Select Transfer Ownership
10. Read the disclaimer and press Yes