# How to Change the Account Owner in Zendesk

> To change the Account Owner in Zendesk, go to Admin Center, click Account, and select Contacts under Billing. Next, open the Account Owner drop-down menu on the main dashboard, choose the new Admin, and click Save. Finally, select Change Owner to confirm and send the invitation.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-change-the-account-owner-in-zendesk/
Apps: Zendesk
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3236ab56e05a00fd5d13/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On the Admin Center tab, head over to the left-side panel and click 'Account'.
2. Select 'Contacts' under the Billing section.
3. Navigate to the main dashboard afterwards and click on the 'Account Owner' drop-down menu.
4. Browse the list, then choose the specific Admin you want to assign as the new Account Owner.
5. Following that, tap 'Save' to proceed.
6. Click 'Change Owner' to confirm your request.
7. After completing these steps, an invitation will be sent immediately to the new Account Owner.