What happens when you change the admin on Life360

Changing the admin on Life360 means transferring control of the family account from one person to another. The current admin can hand over full management rights — including the ability to add or remove family members, change location settings, and manage notifications — to a different account holder. This is useful when the person who set up the account is no longer the primary manager, or when you want to share account control with a trusted family member.

The process is straightforward and happens entirely within the Life360 app. The current admin initiates the transfer, and the new admin must accept it. Once accepted, the old admin loses administrative control but can remain on the account as a regular member if you choose.

Key Takeaways

  • Only the current account admin can start the process of transferring admin rights to someone else.
  • The person receiving admin rights must have their own Life360 account and be a member of your family circle.
  • The new admin must accept the transfer before it takes effect; until then, the current admin retains full control.
  • After the transfer, the previous admin can stay on the account as a regular member or be removed entirely.

Steps to transfer admin rights in Life360

Open the Life360 app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner. Select Settings, then tap Family. You will see a list of all members in your family circle.

Find the person you want to make the new admin and tap their name. A menu will appear with options for that member. Look for Make Admin or Transfer Admin — the exact wording depends on your app version. Tap that option. Life360 will ask you to confirm the transfer. Once you confirm, an invitation is sent to the new admin's account.

The new admin will receive a notification in the app asking them to accept or decline the admin role. They must tap Accept to complete the transfer. Until they accept, you remain the admin and can cancel the transfer at any time by going back to Settings and selecting Cancel Admin Transfer.

What the new admin can do after accepting

Once the new admin accepts the transfer, they have full control of the family circle. This includes adding new members, removing members, changing location notification settings, and adjusting privacy controls for the entire account. They can also transfer admin rights to someone else if needed.

The previous admin loses the ability to make these changes but remains a member of the circle and can still see location information if the new admin allows it. The new admin can remove the previous admin from the circle entirely if you prefer.

Why you might want to change the admin

Life360 accounts are often set up by one parent but may need to be managed by the other as circumstances change. A job change, relocation, or shift in family responsibilities might mean a different person is better positioned to handle account settings and member management.

Transferring admin rights also protects your account if the current admin's phone is lost or stolen. By moving admin control to a second device, you may support that account access is not dependent on a single person's phone.

If you cannot find the Make Admin option

Older versions of Life360 may not have the admin transfer feature. If you do not see Make Admin in the member menu, update the app to the latest version from your phone's app store. Close the app completely, then reopen it after updating.

If the option still does not appear after updating, contact Life360 support through the app's help menu. They can confirm whether your account type supports admin transfers or help you troubleshoot the issue.

Removing the previous admin after transfer

After the new admin accepts the transfer, they can remove the previous admin from the circle if needed. To do this, the new admin opens Settings, selects Family, finds the previous admin's name, and taps Remove Member. The previous admin will be notified that they have been removed.

Alternatively, the previous admin can remove themselves by opening Settings, selecting Family, and choosing Leave Circle. This is useful if you want to step back from the account entirely without waiting for the new admin to remove you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I transfer admin rights to someone who is not yet on Life360?

No. The person must already have a Life360 account and be a member of your family circle before you can make them admin. If they do not have an account, ask them to read the app and create one first, then add them to your circle before transferring admin rights.

What if the new admin does not accept the transfer?

The transfer remains pending until they accept or decline. You stay as admin during this time. You can cancel the pending transfer at any time by going to Settings, Family, and selecting the option to cancel. The new admin will be notified of the cancellation.

Can two people be admin at the same time?

No. Life360 allows only one admin per family circle. When you transfer admin rights, the previous admin loses administrative control. If you want shared management, the new admin can adjust settings to give the previous admin more visibility or control over specific features, but only one person holds the admin title.

Will changing the admin affect location tracking?

No. Location tracking continues to work the same way regardless of who is admin. The change only affects who can manage account settings and members. All family members will continue to see each other's locations as before, unless the new admin changes those privacy settings.

Can I change admin back to the previous person?

Yes. The current admin can transfer admin rights back to the previous admin at any time using the same process. The previous admin must accept the transfer for it to take effect.