Transferring 138 Enterprise Email Admin Rights: Secure Handover Process & Troubleshooting
Published: 2026-08-04
When Admin Rights Transfer Becomes Necessary
Key scenarios requiring administrator transfer in 138 Enterprise Email:
- Staff transitions: IT personnel departure or role changes
- Security protocols: Following security incidents or policy updates
- Organizational changes: Mergers, acquisitions, or department restructuring
Pre-Transfer Requirements
Before initiating the transfer process:

- Domain control verification: Confirm administrative access to the domain registered with 138 Enterprise Email (required for all transfers)
- Document current configurations: Record all MX records, SPF/DKIM/DMARC settings, and user permissions
- Prepare new administrator: Ensure the successor has completed identity verification per 138's requirements
- Schedule appropriately: Plan during low-usage periods if possible
Secure Transfer Process
Step 1: Prepare the New Administrator
- Create or verify the new admin account in "Organization & Users" section
- Set temporary password following 138's security requirements (minimum 8 characters with letters, numbers, and symbols)
Step 2: Assign Admin Privileges
- Log in to 138 admin portal with current credentials
- Navigate to "Organization & Users > User Management"
- Select target account and enable administrator privileges
- Set appropriate permission levels (full or restricted admin)
Step 3: Verify and Transition
- Have new administrator test all critical functions:
- User account management
- Password resets
- Security settings access
- Confirm email sending/receiving capabilities
- Check multi-device synchronization (web, mobile, PC clients)
Post-Transfer Security Checks
Essential verifications after transfer:
- Authentication protocols: Confirm SPF, DKIM and DMARC records remain intact
- Access logs: Review for any unauthorized access attempts
- Backup admin: Establish a secondary administrator account
Troubleshooting Common Issues
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| New admin can't access certain functions | Verify all permission levels were properly transferred in User Management |
| Email delivery failures | Check MX records and authentication protocols in domain DNS settings |
| Lost access to both admin accounts | Contact 138 support at kf@138.gz.cn with contract verification documents |
Critical Considerations
- Domain ownership: All admin transfers require verified domain control (138's mandatory security measure)
- Data recovery: Deleted admin accounts can be restored within 7 days via "Recover Deleted Users"
- Official support: 138 provides direct-operated assistance for complex transfers requiring technical support


