How to Transfer a Site or Change Ownership
Transferring Site Ownership in Shifter Transferring site ownership in Shifter is the process of transferring all rights, resources, and billing agreements related to the site to a new user. This process enables a complete migration of the site without any data loss or deletion.
Important Notes
- Current Owner:
Once the site is transferred, the original owner will lose access to that site on the Shifter dashboard. If you need continued access, please ask the new owner to invite you to the team. - New Owner:
Please sign up for Shifter in advance and register a valid credit card to pay the subscription fees for the transferred site. - Billing and Payment:
Charges incurred before the transfer process is complete will be billed to the current owner. After completion, the new owner will be billed starting with the next billing cycle.
Steps for the Current Owner to Submit a Site Transfer Request
- Log in to the Shifter dashboard.
- Select the site you wish to transfer. Click
- [Transfer Site Ownership] in the [Settings] menu. Enter the new owner’s
- Enter the new owner’s username in [Prospective New Owner’s Username]. Only usernames registered with Shifter are accepted—not email addresses.
- After entering the username, click [Submit Transfer Request].
- This will send the site transfer request to the new owner.
Procedure for the New Owner to Receive and Process the Site Transfer Request
- Log in to the Shifter dashboard.
- Pending transfer requests will be displayed, and the sites to be transferred will appear in the list.
- Click the [Approve] button for the relevant site.
- Type “confirm” in the text field, then click [Approve] again.
- @default Go to your team and verify that the transferred site has been added.
These steps ensure a smooth transfer of site ownership within Shifter.