How to Transfer Telegram Group Ownership?
Telegram is one of the most popular and widely used social media platforms. It allows you to communicate with your contacts and friends easily without cost. It also allows you to create your own groups and add members to them and start conversations. But, how do you transfer Telegram group ownership?
Maybe you are moving somewhere and changing your number, want a break from Telegram, or with not be a part of the group anymore but also don’t want to delete the group. In those cases, you can easily transfer Telegram group ownership to other added members of the group you think would be appropriate.
If you are unaware of how to transfer Telegram group ownership, worry no more because, with this article, we have you covered.
Quick Summary
To transfer the Telegram group owner, go to the group and tap on its name then the 'Three dots'. Select Administrators>Add Admin>Name of person you wish to add. Toggle on the button for 'Add New Admins' and select the 'Transfer Ownership Control' option. Confirm your decision.
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How to Turn on Two-Step Verification on Telegram?
There might have been cases when you tried to transfer the group ownership on Telegram but were not able to do so. Well, it may be because you did not turn on the two-step verification process for your account. Turning this feature on makes sure that your ownership transfer is done quickly.
If the verification is not turned on, you will have to wait at least 7 days after completing the authentication process to carry out the ownership transfer. To turn on the two-step authentication process on Telegram, follow the given steps:
- Open Telegram and log into your account.
- Tap on the ‘Hamburger icon’ at the top.
- Select the ‘Settings’ option.
- Go to ‘Privacy and Security’.
- Select the ‘Two-Step Verification’ option.
- Click on ‘Set Password’.
- Enter and re-enter the password and select ‘Forward’ on both.
- Add a recovery email and select ‘Forward’.
- Enter the verification code sent to your email.
- The password will be set and two-step verification will be enabled.
Now, after doing this, you will be able to transfer the group ownership in 7 days.
How to Transfer Telegram Group Ownership using Phone?
Now that you have learned how to turn on the two-step verification, your job will become easier and faster. You can transfer Telegram group ownership using the Telegram app on your android as well as iOS devices. To do so, follow the given steps:
- Open the Telegram app and go to the group you wish to transfer ownership of.
- Click on the ‘Group name’ at the top.
- Select the ‘Edit icon’.
- Go to the ‘Administrators’ option.
- Click on ‘Add Admin’ and select the person you wish to add.
- Toggle on the ‘Add New Admins’ option.
- Scroll down and select the ‘Transfer Group Ownership’.
- To confirm it, click on ‘Change Owner‘.
When you do this, the ownership of the group will now have been transferred.
How to Transfer Telegram Group Ownership using Desktop/PC?
Remember that the transfer for the group owner cannot be done if the person is not an admin of the group. You can also transfer Telegram group ownership using your computer devices by:
- Open the Telegram and go to the group you wish to transfer ownership of.
- Click on the ‘Three dots’ at the top and select ‘Manage Group’ option.
- Click on ‘Administrators’.
- Select ‘Add Administrators‘.
- Select the person you wish to add.
- Toggle on the ‘Add New Admins’ option.
- Scroll down and select the ‘Transfer Group Ownership’ option.
- Click on ‘Change Owner‘ to confirm.
When you do this, the ownership of the group will now have been transferred.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I transfer the ownership of a group I am not the owner of?
No, you cannot. Group ownership can only be controlled and changed by the current owner of the group. So, unless it is a group that was created by you or you are an assigned owner, you will not be able to transfer the ownership to other members.
What will happen to me if I transfer the group ownership?
Once you transfer the ownership of a group, the newly assigned owner will become the owner and you i.e. the previous owner will be shifted as an admin. You will also have the same rights and permissions as other admins. You will no longer be able to control the ownership transfer after that.
What to do if I want to become the owner of a group again?
As only the current reigning member can assign ownership transfer, request them why it should be assigned back to you. When they do so, you will again be the owner.
Conclusion
Hence, by following the steps mentioned above in the article, you can now easily transfer Telegram group ownership. Remember that the two-step verification must be turned on and the person you are transferring the group ownership to must be a member of the group.
Hope this article was helpful and cleared your doubts. Feel free to leave comments in case of any queries.
