How to change the project owner in GitLab

Question

How can I change the project owner in GitLab?

There are options in project settings, but in the \"transfer\" field, it does not recognize any username or anything. I

Answer 1

It involves multiple steps, but its possible.

1. Create a group and transfer project to the group
2. Invite new user to the group
3. Login with new user and transfer project to new user from group

However I think it is easier to maintain if you leave your repository in the group

Transfer menu are always at Project => Settings => Advanced