Salesforce - How to Change Opportunity Owner in Salesforce
- George Apostolov
Salesforce - How to Change Opportunity Owner in Salesforce: step-by-step guide
Go to the Opportunities tab.
Locate the specific opportunity you want to modify.
Look for the Opportunity Owner field in the details section.
Click the dropdown arrow next to the current owner's name and select who you want to assign.
A checkbox for Send Notification Email might be available.
Click on Change Owner to finalize the transfer of ownership.
Quick answer: To change an opportunity owner in Salesforce, navigate to the Opportunities tab and open the desired record. Locate the Opportunity Owner field in the details section, select a new owner from the dropdown menu, and optionally check the notification email box. Finally, click Change Owner to complete the transfer.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Transfer opportunity ownership in Salesforce by selecting a new owner from the details dropdown and clicking change owner. This guide covers salesforce - How to Change Opportunity Owner in Salesforce in 6 steps, starting with "Go to the Opportunities tab" and finishing with "Click on Change Owner to finalize the transfer of ownership". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Salesforce interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does salesforce - How to Change Opportunity Owner in Salesforce take?
6 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 Salesforce data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Salesforce. Related guides: Salesforce - Change Time Zone, Salesforce - Check api version and Salesforce - Salesforce version. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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