Transfer Community Group Ownership in GoHighLevel

If you manage online communities in ClickUp, CRMs, or other platforms, you may also need to move or reassign community groups in GoHighLevel. This guide explains the current options, limits, and best practices for handling community group ownership within your GoHighLevel sub-account.

The information below is based strictly on the official GoHighLevel documentation for community groups, including what is and is not possible when it comes to transferring ownership between users.

Understanding GoHighLevel Community Groups

Before you try to move or replace a group owner, it is important to understand how community groups work inside GoHighLevel. Each community is made up of one or more groups, and those groups are created and managed at the sub-account level.

Community groups can be associated with courses and memberships, and they act as spaces where your users can post, comment, and interact. Because of this tight integration, group ownership is not a simple field you can freely change.

Can You Transfer Group Ownership in GoHighLevel?

According to the official documentation, direct transfer of an existing community group from one GoHighLevel sub-account to another is currently not supported. That means you cannot:

• Move a group from one sub-account to a different sub-account.
• Reassign a group to a completely different GoHighLevel account as the owner.
• Export a community group and then import it as a new owned group elsewhere.

The community group remains tied to the sub-account where it was originally created. Understanding this limitation will save you time and prevent accidental data loss or configuration issues.

GoHighLevel Options When Ownership Needs to Change

Although direct ownership transfer is not available, there are several practical approaches you can use within GoHighLevel to adjust access and management of an existing group.

Option 1: Add New Admins to the GoHighLevel Group

If your main goal is to let another person manage the group, the simplest approach is to add them as an admin or a high-level user in the same sub-account. This keeps the community group where it is while sharing management responsibility.

Typical steps are:

1. Open the relevant sub-account in GoHighLevel.
2. Go to the settings or team user area.
3. Add or update a user with permissions that allow managing communities and groups.
4. Have that user access the community section and moderate or configure the group as required.

This method maintains the original group structure, posts, and member list while ensuring that another authorized user can handle day-to-day operations.

Option 2: Clone Funnels, Courses, and Related Assets

When a complete change of control is needed, such as handing off a project to a different agency or client, you may want to recreate the community structure rather than trying to move an existing group in GoHighLevel.

A common workflow is:

1. Clone funnels, courses, or membership areas tied to the community inside the current sub-account.
2. Create a new sub-account for the new owner (if applicable).
3. Rebuild similar community groups within that new sub-account.
4. Direct new members or upcoming launches to the newly created group instead of the original one.

While this does not move the historical posts and interactions, it provides a clean starting point under the desired ownership, consistent with GoHighLevel limitations.

Option 3: Recreate the GoHighLevel Community Group Manually

In some cases, the group may not be heavily used yet, or you might only have a small member base. In that situation, manually rebuilding the group may be the easiest path.

You can:

• Create a fresh community group in the correct GoHighLevel sub-account.
• Invite or add members again using your existing lists or tags.
• Replicate any important pinned posts or welcome content.
• Update links in emails, funnels, or course lessons to direct members to the new group.

This manual approach avoids complicated workarounds and respects the system rules regarding community group ownership.

Key Limits for GoHighLevel Group Transfers

To clarify what is and is not allowed, keep these main limits in mind:

• You cannot move a community group across GoHighLevel sub-accounts.
• You cannot assign a different GoHighLevel account as the owner of an existing group.
• You can extend or change who manages the group by using roles and permissions within the same sub-account.

For agencies and teams, this means planning your sub-account structure carefully before launching large communities or membership areas. Decide where each community should live for long-term management.

Best Practices for Managing GoHighLevel Communities

Because ownership cannot be transferred directly, strategic setup and documentation become even more important. Consider the following best practices when working with community groups in GoHighLevel:

• Plan sub-accounts in advance: Map which client or brand each community belongs to before you build it.
• Use clear naming conventions: Label groups with client names, programs, or cohort dates.
• Document internal processes: Keep a simple SOP for how new admins are added and what rights they receive.
• Regular audits: Review user permissions to make sure only the right people can manage groups.

Following these guidelines helps you avoid needing a transfer that the system does not support and keeps your communities stable over time.

Where to Find Official GoHighLevel Documentation

For the latest details about community group capabilities and limits, always reference the official documentation provided by the platform. You can read the original article here: GoHighLevel community group ownership guide.

Platform features can evolve, so it is wise to verify whether any new options or advanced migration tools have been introduced after this article was written.

Get Additional Support Beyond GoHighLevel Docs

If you are designing complex client workspaces or need help building scalable community structures around GoHighLevel, consulting specialists can speed up implementation and reduce mistakes. You can explore expert CRM and automation support services at Consultevo, where teams focus on systems that work across multiple tools and platforms.

While GoHighLevel sets the technical rules for community groups, having a clear strategy for access control, ownership, and long-term maintenance will ensure your communities remain organized and easy to manage even without direct ownership transfer features.

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