---
title: "How to transfer ownership of a Google Drive folder or file"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-transfer-ownership-of-a-google-drive-folder-or-file-qsyomgyt5
source_url: https://www.theverge.com/24022400/google-drive-transfer-how-to
type: article
source: "The Verge"
published: 2024-01-02T20:44:53.127Z
updated: 2024-01-02T20:44:52.292Z
tags: ["google-drive"]
reading_time: 4
upvotes: 1
comments: 0
language: en
---

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# How to transfer ownership of a Google Drive folder or file

**[The Verge](https://daily.dev/sources/theverge)** · 4 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Learn how to transfer ownership of a Google Drive folder or file. Share the folder or file with the new owner, switch ownership through the Share menu, and have the new owner accept ownership. Be aware that file ownership within the folder will remain the same.

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