How to change n8n instance owner?

[simo]

Describe the problem/error/question

I created an n8n instance for my client on a free trial. I now wish to transfer ownership to my client so that he can upgrade and manage billing and other administrative functions. How can I do this?

Doing research, I only found this relevant post that mentions changing the email, but it’s not clear exactly how that works, and what happens to the existing workflows and credentials.

Information on my n8n setup

• n8n version: 1.117.1
• Database (default: SQLite): default
• Running n8n via (Docker, npm, n8n cloud, desktop app): n8n cloud

[MD_RAJIBUL_AHSAN]

From instance settings change the owner email address it will change the ownership all invoices and others will be tagged to the new email address. Your existing credentials will be as it is. It will only change the ownership of the instance.

[simo]

Thank you @MD_RAJIBUL_AHSAN - you mean here (screenshot)?

If so, what would happen to my account (current owner email address)? Will it lose access to the n8n instance? Or automatically added as a member?

[Antoine_AI]

Yes, this is a common situation when setting up an instance for a client.

If you’re using n8n Cloud, here’s how you can transfer ownership:

You can update the email address of the current account to your client’s email. To do this:

Go to Account Settings (top right avatar → “Settings”).

Under Email, change it to your client’s email address.

Your client will receive a verification email to confirm the new email.

Once verified, they’ll fully own the account — including billing, workflows, credentials, and access.