Family Life
How To Transfer Ownership of Files on Google Drive
You can learn how to assign a new owner to a file in your drive.
Step 1: You can go to drive.google.com in a web browser.
You can use any web browser to access your drive.Enter your login information if you are not currently signed in.
Step 2: You can transfer the file by clicking on it.
The file is highlighted in blue.
Step 3: The profile icon has a plus sign on it.
It is at the top right corner of the screen.The pop-up will say "share with others."
Step 4: The email address is entered.
The contact's name should show up if the address you type matches one of your contacts.To select a recipient, click the contact's name.
Step 5: You can type a message.
If you want to include a message about transferring ownership, you can type it into the large typing area.
Step 6: You can click Send.
The share with others popup is about to close.
Step 7: Click on the file you just shared.
It will appear in blue again.
Step 8: The profile icon has a plus sign.
Just as you did before.The pop-up will be back.
Step 9: The email address is beside the pencil icon.
There is a drop-down list.
Step 10: Click if you are the owner.
There is a check mark next to the option.
Step 11: Click on Done.
Step 12: Click to save changes.
There will be a confirmation message.
Step 13: Click yes to confirm.
The sharing settings screen is brought back to you.
Step 14: Click on Done.
You now own the file.