# Set SharePoint group's owner

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/sp-site-management/sp-groups-owner/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/sp-site-management/sp-groups-owner/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


Specify who has permission to edit the list of group members.

**SharePoint Designer Phrase**

![Set SharePoint group's owner activity phrase in the SharePoint Designer](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/set_sharepoint_groups_owner_1.png)

## **Parameters**

Input parameters


| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| this user | User login name or email. | `mycompany\john; john@gmail.com` |
| this group | Name of the SharePoint group. | `Home owners`, `4`, `Home Viewers` |
| Site URL | The URL of the source SharePoint site. If left empty, the current site will be used. | https://contoso/Sites/SiteUrl; [%Workflow Context:Current Site URL%]/subSite |


Example

![Example of the Set SharePoint group's owner activity with input parameters filled in](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/set_sharepoint_groups_owner_2.png)