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21 changes: 15 additions & 6 deletions docs/versioned_docs/version-CE/getting-started/faq.md
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# FAQ







This page contains Frequently Asked Questions.

## Architecture
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## Project

### When I try to edit the workflow, I get a 500 error page (workflow editor button)?

This can happen if no [initialization machine](../using-semaphore/pipelines#init-job) is defined. To fix the error, follow these steps:

1. Open the server menu and press **Settings**
2. Select **Initialiation jobs** on the left menu
3. Unsure at least **Environment type** and **Machine type** are select
4. Press **Save changes** *even it the correct options were already selected*

:::note

Even if the correct options are selected, press **Save changes** to ensure they are applied.

:::

### Can I transfer ownership of a project?

Yes. The following conditions need to be met:
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21 changes: 15 additions & 6 deletions docs/versioned_docs/version-EE/getting-started/faq.md
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# FAQ







This page contains Frequently Asked Questions.

## Architecture
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## Project

### When I try to edit the workflow, I get a 500 error page (workflow editor button)?

This can happen if no [initialization machine](../using-semaphore/pipelines#init-job) is defined. To fix the error, follow these steps:

1. Open the server menu and press **Settings**
2. Select **Initialiation jobs** on the left menu
3. Unsure at least **Environment type** and **Machine type** are select
4. Press **Save changes** *even it the correct options were already selected*

:::note

Even if the correct options are selected, press **Save changes** to ensure they are applied.

:::

### Can I transfer ownership of a project?

Yes. The following conditions need to be met:
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