To transfer ownership of a OneDrive file or folder, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to the OneDrive web version.
2. Select the file or folder, click the checkmark in the top-right corner.
3. Right-click (or on a computer press and hold) the file or folder.
4. From the context menu, select Share.
5. At the top of the Share pane, select Advanced.
6. At the bottom of the Advanced pane, select Change owner.
7. Enter the email address of the new owner.



The new owner will receive an email and must accept the transfer of ownership before the change will be complete.