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How do I transfer admin status in a chat?

Reviewed October 17, 2026

As the current admin, open Chat Options → Chat Participants.

Answer

Open More beside the participant who should take over, choose Transfer Admin, and confirm. This transfers the single admin role; it does not add a second admin. If the admin leaves, a remaining participant takes over automatically. Existing admins and deliberate transfers are preserved. When exact joining history is unavailable, the stored participant order provides a consistent fallback.