# Transfer a saved map to another account

Official GBMaps guide for the classic map maker. VectorMaps has a different interface.

Source: https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=transfer
Updated: 2026-09-29

Transfer moves the selected saved map to a recipient account. Use it when handing over ownership of the editable work, rather than simply sending a PDF for someone to read.

![Transfer a saved map to another account — current GBMaps controls](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/help/images/transfer.png)

Actual tool layout with example details. Your map names, access and prices may differ. Numbers link to the explanations.

## 1. Recipient email

Open Transfer from the correct saved-map row and enter the intended recipient’s account email. Check the spelling carefully. The account and access checks happen as part of the transfer flow.

[Open this step](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=transfer#transfer--recipient)

## 2. Move Now

Starts the transfer of the selected map. Read any follow-up confirmation before proceeding. This is an ownership action, so keep a separate saved copy first if you need to retain your own version.

[Open this step](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=transfer#transfer--move)

## 3. Recipient map access

Having a map transferred does not necessarily give the recipient an active licence for its map type. Follow any access or renewal message rather than assuming the transfer includes a new purchase.

[Open this step](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=transfer#transfer--access)

## 4. When a download is enough

If the recipient only needs to view or print the finished map, send a PDF or image instead. That avoids moving the editable map out of your account.

[Open this step](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=transfer#transfer--instead)

## Related guides

- [Find, reopen & manage saved files](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=saved-files)
- [Saved maps: access, renewals & new maps](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=saved-access)
- [How to download your map as PDF, PNG, SVG or PowerPoint](https://www.gbmaps.com/mcs/map-help.php?topic=downloads)