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title: "Managing Group Ownership"
slug: "engage-managing-group-ownership"
updated: 2026-07-30T07:59:40Z
published: 2026-07-30T07:59:40Z
canonical: "docs.mapp.com/engage-managing-group-ownership"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mapp.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Managing Group Ownership

## Goal

Change a group's owner, or log in as a group owner to review that owner's permission settings and available functions.

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## Changing the Group Owner

Depending on the group configuration, the group owner has specific rights. For example, the owner can receive automated notifications from the group. If a group owner leaves the company or changes roles, you can assign a new owner to ensure continued access and responsibility.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> You have permission to change the profiles of other system users.

1. Go to *User Management > System Users > System Users*.
2. Click **Group Roles**.
3. Open the **Ownerships** tab.
4. Select the groups whose ownership you want to change.
5. Click **Change Owner**.
6. In the *New Owner* area, click **Search**.
7. Enter search criteria and click **Search**.
8. Click the plus symbol to select a system user from the search results.
9. Click **Change Owner**.

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## Logging in as a Group Owner

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> You must have the permission `221 user_login_anyone`, and the user whose profile you want to review must be the owner of the group.

1. Go to *Audience > Group Management > Groups*.
2. Select **Login as owner** next to the relevant group.
3. Enter your own password to log in.