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

Answer 2

In GitLab Community Edition 9.3.5 if you are administrator you should go to Settings -> Members and change de role of the member you want.

For example, search John Doe, set the developer role, and now John Doe will be developer and won't be owner anymore.