Scope: This article provides platform and product guidance, not a guarantee of approval or an official Google decision.

Separate account ownership from app transfer

Changing the authorized owner/admin of a developer account is different from moving an app to another developer account.

Inventory dependencies

List users, permissions, payments profiles, verification contacts, recovery methods and critical connected services before changing ownership.

Expect security controls

Sensitive changes can involve waiting periods or additional verification. Plan business deadlines around those controls.

Use least privilege

Remove obsolete users and give each team member only the permissions needed for their role.

Document the handover

Keep an internal record of who is authorized to manage the developer account and how recovery/access responsibilities are maintained.

Official sources

Policies and platform requirements can change. Check the linked official documentation for the latest wording before acting on a time-sensitive case.

Need case-specific help?

If your situation includes a specific warning, rejection or account state, send the exact notice rather than applying generic steps blindly.

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