Does deleting a shared folder owner remove access to the participants of the folder?

No—deleting the owner of a shared folder does not revoke access for existing participants. All users who previously had access to the folder will retain their permissions, and the folder itself will continue to exist and function as expected.

However, it's critical to ensure that at least one participant has full rights—including the edit & share permission—before removing the original owner. This ensures the folder can continue to be managed, including tasks like adding or removing participants, changing permissions, or renaming the folder.

Failing to designate another user with full rights may result in an orphaned folder with limited administrative oversight, which could lead to future access or management issues.

Best Practice

Before deleting an owner:

• Review the folder’s participant list

• Confirm at least one user has full (edit & share) rights

• If needed, assign additional permissions via the folder settings

This helps maintain continuity and ensures the folder remains accessible and manageable.