transferring-organization-ownership.md

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Transferring organization ownership	To make someone else the owner of an organization account, you must add a new owner{% ifversion fpt or ghec %}, ensure that the billing information is updated,{% endif %} and then remove yourself from the account.	/articles/needs-polish-how-do-i-give-ownership-to-an-organization-to-someone-else /articles/transferring-organization-ownership /github/setting-up-and-managing-organizations-and-teams/transferring-organization-ownership	fpt ghes ghec * * *	Organizations Teams	Transfer ownership

{% ifversion ghec %} {% note %}

Note: {% data reusables.enterprise-accounts.invite-organization %}

{% endnote %}{% endif %}

1. If you're the only member with owner privileges, give another organization member the owner role. For more information, see "AUTOTITLE."

2. Contact the new owner and make sure they are able to access the organization's settings. {% ifversion fpt or ghec %}

3. If you are currently responsible for paying for GitHub in your organization, you'll also need to have the new owner or a billing manager update the organization's payment information. For more information, see "AUTOTITLE."

   {% warning %}

   Warning: Removing yourself from the organization does not update the billing information on file for the organization account. The new owner or a billing manager must update the billing information on file to remove your credit card or PayPal information.

   {% endwarning %}

{% endif %}

1. Remove yourself from the organization.