How to Transfer the Ownership Figma Files to Another Account
- George Apostolov
How to Transfer the Ownership Figma Files to Another Account: step-by-step guide
Inside your Figma design canvas, go to the top-right corner and click 'Share'.
Find the account to which you want to transfer the selected Figma file.
Subsequently, click the drop-down menu next to it.
Choose 'Owner' from the list of options.
Following that, click 'Transfer Ownership' to confirm your request.
After completing these steps, the ownership of your Figma design file will be transferred to the selected account.
Quick answer: To transfer Figma files to another account, open the share menu in your design canvas, select the target account, change their permission to Owner from the drop-down menu, and click Transfer Ownership to confirm the request.
About this Figma tutorial
Transfer Figma design file ownership to another account by updating permissions in the share menu and confirming the transfer. This guide shows how to transfer the Ownership Figma Files to Another Account in 6 steps, starting with "Inside your Figma design canvas, go to the top-right corner and click 'Share'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the ownership of your Figma design file will be transferr...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Figma interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to transfer the Ownership Figma Files to Another Account?
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 Figma data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Figma. Related guides: How to Turn a Figma Layer into Code, How to Turn Off the Layout Grid in Figma and How to Type on a Vector Path in Figma. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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