NEW! How to Transfer Ownership of Files in Google Drive (2025) 📁 | Guide for Docs, Sheets & More

Need to give someone full control of a Google Drive file or folder? In this video, I’ll show you how to transfer ownership of files in Google Drive, updated for 2025. Whether you're handing over work to a teammate, leaving a company, or sharing long-term access, this tutorial walks you through the full process on both desktop and mobile. ✅ What You’ll Learn in This Google Drive Ownership Guide: 🔁 How to Transfer Ownership of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms 📁 How to Transfer Ownership of Folders in Google Drive 📱 Transfer on Mobile App (Android & iOS) vs Desktop ⚠️ Limitations: What You Can and Cannot Transfer 👥 Best Practices When Transferring to a Work or School Account 🔐 Privacy Tips Before You Change Ownership 🛑 How to Cancel or Reverse an Ownership Transfer ⏳ Timestamps & Video Chapters: 0:00 Intro – Why Transfer Ownership in Google Drive 0:30 Rules You Need to Know (Google Accounts, Domains, Limits) 1:00 How to Transfer a Single File’s Ownership 1:40 Folder Ownership: How It Works 2:10 Transferring on Mobile Devices 2:45 Confirming the New Owner and Removing Your Access 3:15 Troubleshooting Tips for Errors or Restrictions 4:00 Final Tips for Smooth Transfers 🔥 Why Watch This File Ownership Tutorial? ✅ Updated steps for Google Drive in 2025 ✅ Learn the difference between “Editor” and “Owner” ✅ Ideal for students, freelancers, teams, and businesses ✅ Ensure proper handoff of important docs and folders ✅ Avoid losing access to your own data by mistake 💡 Who Is This Video For? ✅ People leaving a job, school, or shared project ✅ Admins and project managers transitioning accounts ✅ Google Workspace users needing to delegate control ✅ Anyone sharing files long-term with collaborators ✅ Beginners confused by Drive’s sharing settings 👍 Found This Helpful? ❤️ LIKE this video to support the channel 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more Google Workspace tips & tutorials 💬 COMMENT below: Have you ever transferred file ownership? 📢 Follow me for more Google Drive guides, productivity hacks, and file management tutorials! #GoogleDriveOwnership #TransferFileOwnership #GoogleDriveTips #GoogleDocs2025 #GoogleWorkspaceGuide #HowToGoogleDrive #ShareGoogleDriveFiles #GoogleDriveMobile #DigitalCollaborationTips #CloudFileManagement