zulip/templates/zerver/help/make-a-user-an-administrator.md

Make a user an administrator

{!admin-only.md!}

By default, users join as members, which gives them limited access to organization-wide settings. An organization administrator can make any other member an administrator, or revoke admin access from any other administrator.

{settings_tab|user-list-admin}

1. Find the user you would like to manage. Click the pencil () to the right of their name.

2. Under User role, select Member or Administrator.

3. Click Save changes. The new rights will take effect immediately.

!!! tip "" Users can revoke their own administrative privileges if there is at least one other administrator in the organization.