Can you transfer ownership of a Custom GPT?

What You Cannot Do

  • You cannot change the owner of a Custom GPT once it has been created or published under your account.

  • There is no built-in feature to move a GPT’s settings, knowledge files, or API connections to another user’s account.

What You Can Do

  1. Share the Configuration

    • Open the GPT builder and copy:

      • The system prompt and instructions

      • Conversation starters

      • Any uploaded knowledge files

      • Custom actions (API schemas, endpoints, authentication details)

    • Provide these materials to the new owner so they can recreate the GPT in their own account.

  2. Allow the New Owner to Clone It

    • If your GPT is published publicly, the new owner can go to Explore GPTs and use Copy and Edit to create their own editable version.

  3. Use a Team or Enterprise Workspace

    • In ChatGPT Team or Enterprise plans, GPTs can be owned by the workspace instead of an individual. An admin can reassign or manage ownership in that environment.

  4. Rebuild via API or JSON Export

    • If the GPT uses external actions or code, you can export the API schemas and prompts so a developer or the new owner can recreate it programmatically.

Recommended Process

If you are transferring or selling a GPT:

  • Export and save all text content, including prompts and descriptions.

  • Share any supporting files or documentation.

  • Create a handover document with setup instructions for the new owner.

Custom GPTFrancesca Tabor