Editing Assign ownership of accounts (section)

==== Assign an account owner from the account record ====
To assign or change the account owner directly from the account record, follow these steps:
# Click **Contacts** on the left menu.
# Select the **Accounts** option.
# Click on the account name you wish to update.
# Locate the '''Account Owner''' field.
# Hover over the field and click the edit (pencil) icon.
# Click the dropdown in the **Account Owner** field.
# Select the team member to whom you want to assign the account record.
# Click the **Save Changes** button.

Only Admins and users with '''Reassign Accounts''' permissions under **Settings > Users & Groups > Accounts** can update the '''Account Owner''' field.