Understand Space settings fields and owner actions

This reference explains each shared field and owner action on the Space settings page. Use it when a field is disabled, an owner action is risky, or a user needs to understand what a setting changes.

Use this reference to:

1. Identify which fields are editable.
2. Explain why owner-only controls are disabled.
3. Decide whether transfer, archive, unarchive, or delete is the right action.
4. Troubleshoot offline and permission-related settings problems.

Terms you may see:

• Owner is the only member who can change the protected Space identity fields and owner actions.
• Danger Zone contains actions with broad access or recovery impact.
• No internet state blocks shared settings updates.
• Archived and deleted are different states with different recovery paths.

Field Reference

Field or action	What it does	Who can change it	Expected result
Space avatar	Uploads or replaces the Space image.	Space owner while online.	The Space image updates in headers, selectors, and member-facing Space UI after sync.
Space name	Renames the active Space.	Space owner while online.	The new name appears in the header, Space selector, invites, and shared context after refresh or sync.
Timezone	Sets the Space timezone used by shared date/time behavior where supported.	Space owner while online.	Date-sensitive pages use the selected timezone where the feature supports Space timezone behavior.
Owner	Displays the current Space owner.	Read-only display.	Members can identify who controls owner-only actions.
Transfer ownership	Moves ownership to another active member.	Current Space owner while online.	The selected member becomes owner; owner-only controls move to that member.
Archive Space	Removes the Space from normal active use when supported.	Space owner while online.	The Space is hidden from active work and can be reopened when recovery is available.
Unarchive Space	Reopens an archived Space.	Space owner while online.	The Space becomes active again.
Delete Space	Removes the Space after confirmation.	Space owner while online.	The Space is removed according to the current recovery rules.

Check whether an action is owner-only

1. Open Settings > General.
2. Find the field or Danger Zone action.
3. If the control is disabled, check whether you are the Space owner.
4. If you are not the owner, ask the owner to make the change.

Review impact before owner actions

Use this order:

1. Transfer ownership when another active member should become responsible for the Space.
2. Archive when the Space should be hidden but may be needed later.
3. Unarchive when an archived Space should be active again.
4. Delete only when removal is intentional and the recovery impact is understood.

Confirm a shared change

1. Refresh the app after the update.
2. Check the header or Space selector for name/avatar changes.
3. Review date-sensitive work after timezone changes.
4. Ask another member to verify when the change affects everyone.

Troubleshooting

The page shows no internet

• Symptom: Shared fields are blocked or changes do not save.
• Cause: Space settings require a connection.
• Resolution:
  1. Reconnect.
  2. Refresh after the app syncs.
  3. Retry the change once.

Transfer ownership fails

• Symptom: The selected member does not become owner.
• Cause: The user may not be an active member, your app may be offline, or the update may still be syncing.
• Resolution:
  1. Confirm the next owner appears as an active member.
  2. Confirm the app is online.
  3. Retry after refresh.

Delete Space is not visible

• Symptom: You expect a delete action but cannot find it.
• Cause: The action may be owner-only, unavailable for the current Space state, or hidden by plan availability.
• Resolution:
  1. Confirm you are the owner.
  2. Check the Danger Zone section.
  3. Ask support or a billing owner if plan availability appears to be the blocker.

FAQ

Is the Owner field editable directly?

No. Ownership changes through the Transfer ownership action.

Do Space timezone changes rewrite old task dates?

No. Treat timezone changes as a shared interpretation setting. Review calendars, reminders, and dashboards after changing it.

Can archived Spaces be reopened?

When unarchive is available, yes. If it is not available, ask the Space owner or support to confirm the current state.