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Changing file ownership on Google Drive

How to change ownership of files within google drive

This is to stop you using your own personal space.

  1. Select the file in question
  2. Click on the vertical 3 dots
  3. Click on Share to expand
  4. Click on Share to bring up the menu
  5. Slide down to RBR Google Account
  6. Click on the drop down arrow
  7. Select Transfer Ownership
  8. Click on Send Invitation
  9. You will now see Pending Owner for RBR Google Account
  10. RBR will get a request to accept ownership
By Ray Butler | Sep 15, 2026