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---
title: Admin offboarding checklist
description: What to alter when your main Expensify person leaves the business
title: Admin Offboarding Checklist
description: Steps to follow when the main workspace admin leaves the business.
keywords: [Expensify Classic, admin offboarding, switch admins]
---
Many Expensify customers have one person who handles all the main roles in Expensify Classic: the Billing Owner, Workspace Admin, Domain Admin, Technical Contact, and Bank Account Owner. That means that if this person leaves the company or needs to be offboarded from their current position, you’ll need to assign these roles to another employee.
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Your current admin and the person who will be your new admin should complete the following checklist _before_ your admin leaves the company.
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Many Expensify customers have one person managing key roles in Expensify Classic: **Billing Owner, Workspace Admin, Domain Admin, Technical Contact,** and **Bank Account Owner**. If this person leaves the company or changes roles, their responsibilities must be reassigned to another employee.

## Checklist for the current admin
### 1. Assign a new admin
{% include info.html %}
The current admin must add the new admin to all company workspaces they own, even if they are not in use. When someone takes over ownership of all workspaces, they also take over ownership of the existing Annual Subscription. If the new admin does not take ownership of all company workspaces, the previous owner will continue to be charged for the other workspaces they still own, along with their existing annual subscription, which can result in multiple subscriptions.
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⚠️ **Important:** Before the current admin leaves, they and the new admin should complete the following checklist.

---

# Checklist for the Current Admin

## Assign a New Admin

1. [Add the new admin](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/workspaces/Invite-members-and-assign-roles) to the workspace.
2. [Assign the Admin role](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/workspaces/Change-member-workspace-roles) to the new admin.
3. If your company uses company card feeds, Expensify Cards, domain groups, or SAML, invite the new admin to be a [Domain Admin](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/domains/Add-Domain-Members-and-Admins).

### 2. Share access to company bank account
If you are the only admin with access to the company bank account in Expensify, [share the bank account](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/bank-accounts-and-payments/Business-Bank-Accounts-USD#how-to-share-a-verified-bank-account) with the new admin or another workspace admin.

## Checklist for the new admin
### 1. Take over billing and add payment account
The new admin must [take over ownership and billing](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/workspaces/Assign-billing-owner-and-payment-account) for the workspace.

### 2. Reverify the company bank account
1-2 business days after sharing, Expensify will administer 3 test transactions to your bank account. After these transactions (2 withdrawals and 1 deposit) have been processed in your account, visit your Expensify Inbox or Payments page, where you’ll see a prompt to input the transaction amounts.

### 3. Unshare company bank accounts
Once the previous admin has left the company, the new admin (or any admin with access to the bank account) should [unshare the company bank account](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/bank-accounts-and-payments/Business-Bank-Accounts-USD#how-to-remove-access-to-a-verified-bank-account) with the previous admin.

### 4. Update settlement account assignments
1. Hover over Settings, then click Domains.
2. Click the desired domain name.
3. On the Company Cards tab, click the dropdown under the Imported Cards section to select the desired Expensify Card.
4. To the right of the dropdown, click the Settings tab.
5. If the bank account set as the Expensify Card settlement account matches the company bank account, use the green chat icon to send a message to Concierge or your Account Manager. We will link the settlement account to the bank account once it has been reverified by the new settlement owner.

{% include info.html %}
The settlement owner must also be a Domain Admin.
{% include end-info.html %}

### 5. Update default reimburser assignment
1. Hover over Settings, then click Workspaces.
2. Click the desired workspace name.
3. Click the Reimbursement tab.
4. Ensure that the reverified bank account is set as the reimbursement account.
5. Ensure that the previous admin is not set as the Default Reimburser. If they are, select a new reimburser.

### 6. Reconnect integrations & set technical contact
1. If your workspace is connected to an [accounting integration](https://help.expensify.com/expensify-classic/hubs/connections/) that is tied to the previous admin’s account, reconnect it.
2. [Assign a new Technical Contact] if the email listed is for the previous admin.

### 7. Remove the previous Admin
1. Once all of the above steps have been completed, you can either downgrade the previous admin’s [role](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/workspaces/Change-member-workspace-roles) to Employee if they are still within the company, or if they have left the company:
[Remove the previous admin](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/workspaces/Remove-Members) from the workspace.
2. Close the member’s company Expensify account.
a. Hover over Settings, then click Domains.
b. Click the desired domain name.
c. Click the Domain Members tab.
d. Select the checkbox to the left of the employee, then click Close Accounts.
e. Click Close to confirm.
3. If your company uses **company card feeds, Expensify Cards, domain groups,** or **SAML**, invite the new admin as a [Domain Admin](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/domains/Add-Domain-Members-and-Admins).

**The current admin must add the new admin to all company workspaces, including ones that are no longer active:**
- The new admin must take ownership of **all company workspaces** to ensure a single **Annual Subscription** continues.
- If the previous admin retains ownership of any workspace, they will continue being billed separately.

## Share Access to the Company Bank Account

If you are the only admin with access to the company bank account in Expensify, [share the bank account](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/bank-accounts-and-payments/Business-Bank-Accounts-USD#how-to-share-a-verified-bank-account) with the new admin or another workspace admin.

---

# Checklist for the New Admin

## Take Over Billing & Add a Payment Account
[Take over workspace ownership and billing](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/workspaces/Assign-billing-owner-and-payment-account) to ensure a smooth financial transition.

## Re-verify the Company Bank Account
- **1-2 business days after the bank account is shared with the **, Expensify will send **three test transactions** (two withdrawals, one deposit) to your bank account.
- Visit **Settings > Account > Payments** or check your **Expensify Inbox** to verify these transactions.

## Unshare the Company Bank Account
Once the previous admin leaves, [remove their access](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/bank-accounts-and-payments/Business-Bank-Accounts-USD#how-to-remove-access-to-a-verified-bank-account) from the bank account.

## Update the Assignment on the Settlement Account (Expensify Cards Only)
If the company uses the Expensify Card, make sure the new admin is listed as the owner of the settlement account:
1. Go to **Settings > Domains**.
2. Select the appropriate domain.
3. Click the **Company Cards** tab.
4. Under **Imported Cards**, select the correct Expensify Card.
5. Click the **Settings** tab next to the dropdown.
6. If the **Expensify Card settlement account** matches the company bank account, use the green chat icon to contact **Concierge** or your **Account Manager** for reassignment.

⚠️ **Important:** The **settlement account owner** must also be a **Domain Admin**.

## Update the Default Reimburser Assignment
1. Go to **Settings > Workspaces**.
2. Select the appropriate workspace.
3. Click the **Reimbursement** tab.
4. Ensure the correct bank account is set as the reimbursement account.
5. If the previous admin is listed as the **Default Reimburser**, assign the new reimburser.

## Reconnect Integrations & Set a New Technical Contact
1. If the workspace is connected to an [accounting integration](https://help.expensify.com/expensify-classic/hubs/connections/) linked to the previous admin’s account, make sure to reestablish the connection to the new admin's account.
2. If the previous admin is listed as the Technical Contact, [update that role](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/workspaces/Assign-Technical-Contact) to the new admin or someone else in your company.

## Remove the Previous Admin
1. If the previous admin is staying with the company, **downgrade their role** to employee:
- [Change workspace roles](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/workspaces/Change-member-workspace-roles).
2. If they have left the company, **close their account**:
- [Remove the previous admin](https://help.expensify.com/articles/expensify-classic/workspaces/Remove-Members) from the workspace.
- **Close their Expensify account**:
1. Go to **Settings > Domains**.
2. Select the correct domain.
3. Click the **Domain Members** tab.
4. Check the box next to their name and click **Close Accounts**.
5. Confirm by clicking **Close**.

---

By following this checklist, you can ensure a seamless transition when offboarding an admin from Expensify. Taking these steps proactively helps maintain financial oversight and prevents unnecessary billing issues. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Concierge Support!

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---
title: Assign a Technical Contact
description: Adding a technical contact to receive integrations emails
description: Learn how to assign a Technical Contact in Expensify Classic to receive integration error notifications.
keywords: [Expensify Classic, technical contact, integrations, error notifications]
---
If your workspace is connected to an [integration](https://help.expensify.com/expensify-classic/hubs/connections/), the person assigned as your Technical Contact will receive notification emails for any integration errors that occur.

To assign a Technical Contact,
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1. Hover over Settings and click Workspaces.
2. Click the desired workspace name.
3. Click the Connections tab on the left.
4. In the Technical Contact field, enter the email address for the person you want to assign.
When your workspace is connected to an [integration](https://help.expensify.com/expensify-classic/hubs/connections/), the assigned **Technical Contact** will receive email notifications about any export or sync errors that may occur. These notifications ensure that someone is alerted to troubleshoot and resolve any integration issues promptly.

---

# Assign a Technical Contact

To assign a Technical Contact:
1. Go to **Settings > Workspace**.
2. Select the **workspace name**.
3. Click the **Connections** tab.
4. In the **Technical Contact** field, you can enter the email address of the person you want to assign.

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title: Assign billing owner and payment account
description: Determine who will cover the cost of the workspace and link a payment method
keywords: [Expensify Classic, billing owner, transfer billing, change payment account]
---
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The person who creates a workspace will automatically be responsible for the billing for that workspace. However, the existing billing owner can transfer the workspaces billing ownership to any Admin on the workspace.
The person who creates a workspace is automatically responsible for its billing. However, the existing billing owner can transfer the workspace's billing ownership to any Admin on the workspace.

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There can only be one billing owner at a time. Assigning a new billing owner will automatically un-assign the existing billing owner. However, billing owners are also workspace admins by default, and the previous billing owner will remain a workspace admin unless manually updated.
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⚠️ **Important:** There can only be one billing owner at a time. Assigning a new billing owner will automatically un-assign the existing billing owner. However, billing owners are also workspace admins by default, and the previous billing owner will remain a workspace admin unless manually updated.

# Assign a new billing owner
---

# Transfer Billing Ownership

To transfer billing ownership, **the person who will take over responsibility for the workspace billing must complete the following process**:

To assign a new billing owner, **the person who will take over responsibility for the workspace billing must complete the following process**:
1. Hover over Settings, then click **Workspaces**.
2. Click the desired workspace name.
3. Under Workspace Overview, click **Take Over Billing**.

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1. Hover over Settings, then click **Workspaces**.
2. Click the desired workspace name.
3. Under Workspace Overview, click **Take Over Billing**.
# Add or Update Payment Account

# Add or update payment account
Once you take over billing for a workspace, you must add a payment method to your account.

Once you take over billing for a workspace, you must add a payment method to your account.
1. Hover over **Settings**, then click **Account**.
2. Click the **Subscription** tab.
3. Scroll down to the Payment Details section and click **Add Payment Card**.
4. Enter your credit or debit card information and click **Accept terms, add a payment card**, and pay $0.00 (a non-$0 amount will show if there's an outstanding balance due).

1. Hover over Settings, then click **Account**.
2. Click the **Payments** tab.
3. Scroll down to the Payment Details sections and click **Add Payment Card**.
4. Enter your credit or debit card information and click **Accept terms, add payment card, and pay $0.00** (the box will only show a balance if one is due).
Once the billing transfer is complete, the new billing owner will manage payments and subscriptions for the workspace.

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---
title: Change member workspace roles
description: Update a member's role for a workspace
title: Update workspace member roles
description: Learn how to update a member's role and permissions in a workspace.
keywords: workspace roles, permissions, workspace admin, approval settings
---
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To change the roles and permissions for members of your workspace,
Workspace admins may need to update a member's role to adjust their permissions, grant approval authority, or restrict access based on changing responsibilities. This guide walks you through updating a member's role in your workspace.

1. Hover over Settings, then click **Workspaces**.
2. Click the **Group** tab on the left.
3. Click the desired workspace name.
4. Click the **Members** tab on the left.
5. Click the Settings icon next to the desired member.
6. Select a new role for the member.
---

# Overview of Member Roles and Permissions

| Employee | Auditor | Workspace Admin |
| ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------- |
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| | | &#10004; Approve all workspace reports |
| | | &#10004; Edit workspace settings |

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7. If your workspace uses Advanced Approvals, select an “Approves to.” This determines who the member’s reports must be approved by, if applicable. If “no one” is selected, then any one with the Auditor or Workspace Admin role can approve the member’s reports.
8. Click **Save**.
**Note:** A Workspace Admin is the member with the highest level of permissions on a workspace.

---

# Change a Member's Role or Permissions

To change the roles and permissions for members of your workspace:
1. Go to **Settings > Workspaces > [Workspace Name] > Members**.
2. Click the **Settings** icon next to the desired member.
3. Select a new role for the member.
4. Click **Save**.

---

# Advanced Approval

If your workspace uses **Advanced Approvals**, you can select an **Approves to** option. This determines who must approve the member's reports:
1. Go to **Settings > Workspaces > [Workspace Name] > Members**.
2. Click the **Settings** icon next to the desired member.
3. Select a new role for the member.
4. Add an approver in the **Approves to** field.
5. Click **Save**.

**Note:** If no one is selected in the **Approves To** field, then any **Auditor** or **Workspace Admin** can approve that member’s reports. Ensure approval chains are properly configured to avoid delays in report processing.

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