How do I change main administrators?

[twiddlebug]

Forum URL: justchattintoo.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=logout

I have done a search and couldn't find the answer.

I created a member group for an additional administrator, but when I try to leave the group (I am the main admin), it won't let me.

So how do I make someone else the main administrator.

[CheatAreZee]

Hi,

The main admin account is the only account that will have 100% administrative privileges. At this time, if you create a new member group and enable all powers, members part of that group will still be unable to do things like make changes to member groups.

With that said, though, we can do a transfer of ownership here on the Support forum. This will be a process where the person taking over as the owner will be granted physical access to your main admin account, and their details will be updated on our end to show them as the owner of the forum. Unfortunately with this process though, you would have to create a new forum account if you wish to continue posting on the forum; we also do not have a method where we can transfer posts that you made before to your new account.

With the above said, if you would like to transfer ownership to someone else, have them reply in this thread and we can begin the ownership transfer process

[twiddlebug]

Thanks. I will have her do that, if she is willing.

[CheatAreZee]

It's not a problem. Otherwise if it's not too important at the moment, in our upcoming v5 software update due out later this year, you'll be able to give other members full administrative privileges if you wish. So even if they don't like the idea of taking over for being the actual owner of the forum, in a few months you can upgrade their account to have complete administrative power. Just something else to chew on. Otherwise we'll be here if they agree to continue with the ownership transfer process