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Patrick Bass Submitted
Jun 7, 2026 9:51am Reviewed
Jun 7, 2026 9:51am Summary
Added by audit doc-gap batch Resigning as Forum Owner
If you are a forum owner and want to step down, you can resign and transfer ownership.
How to resign
- Open the forum.
- Click Settings → Danger Zone.
- Click Resign as owner.
- Search for a member to hand ownership to.
- Confirm.
The selected member becomes the new owner immediately.
After resigning
The new owner has full control of the forum. You retain your moderator role unless you also leave.
## Resigning as Forum Owner If you are a forum owner and want to step down, you can resign and transfer ownership. ### How to resign 1. Open the forum. 2. Click **Settings → Danger Zone**. 3. Click **Resign as owner**. 4. Search for a member to hand ownership to. 5. Confirm. The selected member becomes the new owner immediately. ### After resigning The new owner has full control of the forum. You retain your moderator role unless you also leave.
