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

# Replace the group manager

> Replace the group manager on a Memberful group subscription. Transfer billing and management to a new account holder without disrupting members.

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In this help article, we'll outline the different scenarios and provide step-by-step instructions on how to make the switch in each case.

## Group manager promotes a member

Group managers can select a group member to replace them in their role. To start, the group manager should go to the **Manage Members** tab in their account.

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Then click the **Edit member** icon next to the member being promoted.

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After clicking the icon, they'll be able to promote the member to manager. The new group manager will be sent the group manager welcome email (if enabled).

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If the group manager promotes the member, they'll be able to either remain in the group as a regular member or remove themselves from the group.

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Removing themselves from the group will open a seat in the subscription. Remaining in the group as a member will maintain the current seat count.

## Admin promotes a member to group manager

To replace a group manager via the Memberful dashboard, go to the group subscription, click the **Edit member** icon, and promote a member to manager. The new group manager will be sent the group manager welcome email (if enabled).

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Once done, you'll be able to keep the previous manager in the group as a regular member or remove them from the group altogether. Removing them from the group will open a seat in the subscription. Keeping them in the group as a member will maintain the current seat count.

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If you [add a new member](/member-management/group-management/add-or-remove-group-members/) to the group subscription, you can immediately promote that member to group manager and either keep or remove the previous one.

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