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How to replace a user and transfer their documents?

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If a user leaves your organization, you can transfer their documents to another active user during the user deletion process. The available license can then be assigned to a replacement user.

BoldSign does not support renaming an existing user account while retaining the user’s historical documents and activity.

Who can use this feature?

This feature is available to:

  • Account administrators

When to use this feature?

Use this feature when you need to:

  • Replace a user who has left your organization.
  • Transfer documents to another user.
  • Assign the available license to a replacement user.

Replace a User and transfer documents

Follow these steps to transfer documents and add a replacement user.

Step 1: Open the Users Page

  • Sign in to your BoldSign account.
  • Go to Users & Teams > Users.

Users

Step 2: Delete the User

  • Locate the user you want to replace.
  • Click More Actions(⋮) next to the user.
  • Select Delete User.

Derlete User

Step 3: Transfer Documents

  • Select an active user in the Delete User dialog.
  • Review the transfer details.
  • Click Confirm.

Confirm

Documents can be transferred only during the user deletion process and only to another active user.

Step 4: Invite a Replacement User

  • Click Invite User.
  • Enter the user’s details.
  • Click Invite.

Invite

Result

After completing these steps:

  • The user’s documents are transferred to the selected active user.
  • The user account is removed from the organization.
  • The license becomes available for reassignment.
  • A replacement user is invited to the account.

Limitations

  • Renaming an existing user account while retaining historical documents and activity is not supported.
  • Documents can only be transferred during the user deletion process.
  • Documents can only be transferred to another active user.
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