Transfer Document Ownership in WPS on macOS FAQ

Last updated:July 17, 2026

When using Transfer Document Ownership in WPS on macOS, common questions usually focus on permission changes, recipient confirmation, and document scope; this FAQ covers 3 frequent questions.

FAQ

Does the original creator still have access after document ownership is transferred?

  1. After the transfer is completed, the original creator no longer keeps the owner role.
  2. If the original creator remains in the collaborator list, they can still access the document as a regular collaborator.
  3. Future permission management is handled by the new owner.
  1. When you use transfer by link, the recipient needs to open the link and confirm acceptance.
  2. Ownership is not handed over before the recipient confirms.
  3. If you want a more direct handoff, use contact-based transfer first.

Which documents can transfer ownership?

  1. Only shared documents support ownership transfer.
  2. Open the target document and check whether the transfer entry appears under Share or Document Management.
  3. If the entry is missing, confirm that the document is already in a shared collaboration state.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Document ownershipThe highest management permission for a document, including owner identity and later permission management.
Contact-based transferA handoff method that lets you directly choose a recipient from existing contacts or collaborators.
Link-based transferA handoff method that generates a transfer link and completes the transfer after the recipient confirms it.