Change a member's role or remove them
Change the role of a workspace member or remove them from the workspace, and know what happens to the files they created.
The workspace owner, and members whose role allows it, manage the members from the workspace's admin console.
#Change a member's role
Open the workspace switcher at the bottom of the side panel, choose Settings, then Users.
Find the member and choose their new role.

Role changed confirms it. The owner's role cannot be changed.
The default roles are Workspace Admin, Workspace Editor and Workspace Contributor, marked Default. To create another one, go to Roles > Add new role. See Workspace roles and permissions.
#Remove a member
In Users, open the member's options and remove them. The workspace owner cannot be removed.
#What happens to their files
When a member is removed, or leaves, the files they created in the workspace are transferred to the workspace owner, and count toward the owner's storage from then on.
A member can also leave on their own: see Leave a workspace.
#If it doesn't work
What you see | What to do |
|---|---|
Cannot change the role of the workspace owner. | The owner always keeps the Workspace Owner role. |
Cannot remove the workspace owner. | The owner cannot be removed, and ownership cannot be transferred. |
You don't see Settings in the switcher | Your role does not let you manage members. Ask the workspace owner or an admin. |
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