topic Re: how to modify workspace creator in Administration & Architecture

how to modify workspace creator

Inna_M — Tue, 27 May 2025 20:12:06 GMT

Hi. Our 3 workspaces were created by a consultant who is no longer with us. The workspace shows his name still . How can we change it? Also what kind of account should be a creator of a workspace: Service principal, AD account, AD group? Pease see bellow for references:

Re: how to modify workspace creator

Advika — Wed, 28 May 2025 11:52:56 GMT

Hello @Inna_M!

Renaming workspaces is currently not supported in Azure Databricks.
Regarding workspace creation:

Service Principals are recommended for automated setup, as they provide secure access without relying on a specific user account.
AD Groups are useful for managing access at scale across teams or projects.
AD Accounts work best when access needs to be assigned to a specific individual for accountability or unique permissions. Still, they are not recommended as workspace creators, since access can become orphaned if the user leaves.

Re: how to modify workspace creator

Inna_M — Wed, 28 May 2025 13:09:56 GMT

Thank you for your reply, but how can the creator be changed for the existing workspaces as on the picture?

Re: how to modify workspace creator

MoJaMa — Thu, 29 May 2025 02:59:28 GMT

You can file an Azure ticket and request them to contact Databricks Support, who will contact Databricks Engineering, to change that 'workspace owner'.

If you have a Databricks Account Team, they can also file an internal ticket to Databricks Engineering to effect this change.