How to Change Board Owner in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Change Board Owner in Jira: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the board you want to change the owner for.
Click on the ellipsis icon in the top-right corner of the board.
Select 'Configure board' from the dropdown menu.
Click the drop-down menu to select a new administrator for your Jira board.
To transfer ownership, remove the existing owner by clicking the 'x' next to their name and add the new owner as an administrator.
A notification pops up confirming the action.
By following these steps, you can easily change the owner of your board by changing the administrator and only the current board owner can perform these changes.
Quick answer: To change the board owner in Jira, navigate to your board, open the configuration settings from the top-right ellipsis menu, select a new administrator from the drop-down, remove the existing owner, and add the new owner to confirm the transfer.
About this Jira tutorial
Easily transfer board ownership in Jira by updating the administrator settings and removing the previous owner. This guide shows how to change Board Owner in Jira in 7 steps, starting with "Navigate to the board you want to change the owner for" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can easily change the owner of your board by changing the...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Jira interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to change Board Owner in Jira?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Jira data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Jira. Related guides: How to Change Jira Board View, How to Change Color of Epic in Jira and How to Change Dashboard Owner in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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