> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.userplane.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Leaving a Workspace

> How to leave a workspace and what happens to your data

You can leave a workspace at any time if you no longer need access. Leaving is immediate and removes you from the workspace's member list.

## How to leave

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Account Settings">
    Go to [Account Settings](https://dash.userplane.io/_/account).

    <Frame caption="Account workspaces">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/userplane/iHJrxtyvOmNXmfMS/media/account/account-workspaces.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=iHJrxtyvOmNXmfMS&q=85&s=dae9597571ba914b8a6ff545b0bfc242" width="1342" height="906" data-path="media/account/account-workspaces.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Find the workspace">
    Find the workspace you want to leave.

    <Frame caption="Workspace memberships">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/userplane/iHJrxtyvOmNXmfMS/media/account/workspaces-memberships.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=iHJrxtyvOmNXmfMS&q=85&s=a03f36c01ff034c9de7b1740c2d4c50f" width="1920" height="958" data-path="media/account/workspaces-memberships.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Leave">
    Click **Leave Workspace** and confirm.

    <Frame caption="Leave workspace">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/userplane/iHJrxtyvOmNXmfMS/media/account/workspaces-leave.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=iHJrxtyvOmNXmfMS&q=85&s=45ccc972b6d91f90b3b4dc5d2a2eb208" width="1920" height="959" data-path="media/account/workspaces-leave.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What happens when you leave

* You lose access to the workspace immediately.
* Your past recordings and links remain in the workspace — they are not deleted.
* Other members can still view recordings and links you created.
* You are removed from the workspace member list.

## Owner requirement

<Warning>
  If you are the workspace **owner**, you must transfer ownership to another member before you can
  leave. A workspace must always have an owner.
</Warning>

<Frame caption="Leave workspace confirmation">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/userplane/IKCB4f_KBaL0xsjW/media/workspace/manage/leave-workspace.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=IKCB4f_KBaL0xsjW&q=85&s=391299b24bc8e485b9e388fbfcb1caa1" width="1920" height="958" data-path="media/workspace/manage/leave-workspace.png" />
</Frame>

To transfer ownership:

1. Go to [Workspace Settings > Team](https://dash.userplane.io/_/settings?tab=team).
2. Select the member you want to make owner.
3. Change their role to **Owner**.
4. Once ownership is transferred, you can leave the workspace.

## Rejoining

After leaving, you can rejoin the workspace depending on the [invite policy](/workspace/invite-policies):

* **Private** — you need a new invitation.
* **Whitelisted** — you can rejoin directly if your email domain matches.
* **Protected** — you can request access again.