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# Change container ownership

Portainer allows you to limit container management to specific teams or users.

From the menu select **Containers** then select the container whose ownership you want to change.

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Under the **Access control** section tick the **Change ownership** checkbox then select the new ownership type, using the table below as a guide.

| Ownership Type | Overview                                                                                                  |
| -------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Administrators | Only Portainer administrators can manage the container.                                                   |
| Restricted     | Only teams or users you specify can manage the container.                                                 |
| Public         | Anyone who has [access to the environment](broken://pages/-MhRf3LxN2ln2V0-Yxmj) can manage the container. |

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When you've made your selection, click **Update ownership**. When the confirmation message appears, click **Change ownership**.

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