Each WhatsApp channel has a single owner, with more permissions than administrators; learn how to transfer ownership of a conversation in the app
When you change the owner of a channel Whatsapp, the person who receives this title gets new moderation features, such as the ability to delete the Messenger conversation. By default, a channel can have multiple administrators but a single owner (usually whoever created the conversation), but you can transfer ownership to another contact there.
How to change owner of a channel on WhatsApp on Android
Follow these steps:
- Open the channel you have on WhatsApp;
- Tap the title of the conversation;
- Select “Transfer ownership”;
- Choose who to move to;
- Enter your phone number to confirm.
You can also tap on the name of one of the administrators in the list and select the “Transfer ownership” option. Upon transfer, WhatsApp allows you to mark the “Stop being admin” command to give up any moderation power over the channel after the process.
How to change WhatsApp channel owner on iOS
The step by step procedure is very similar to the Android version:
- Open the channel on WhatsApp;
- Tap the top of the conversation to view more details;
- Press “Transfer ownership”;
- Choose one of the administrators;
- Confirm with your phone number.
You can also tap an administrator’s name and press “Transfer Ownership.” WhatsApp also allows you to remove all administrator roles from your account during the switch.
How to transfer channel ownership to WhatsApp Web
Follow these steps:
- Open a channel;
- Click on the name of the conversation to see the details;
- Select “Transfer ownership”;
- Choose one of the administrators.
Just like in the mobile version, you can individually select a profile from the participant list and transfer ownership.
What can the owner of a WhatsApp channel do?
The channel owner has the same skills as administrators, but with some additional privileges. Are they:
- View the list of administrators;
- Transfer the property to other people;
- Add or remove administrators;
- Delete the channel.
Administrators, however, can perform the following functions:
- Post, edit or delete updates on the channel;
- Change the conversation’s name, image, description, and reaction emojis.
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