Leave a Baserow workspace

Learn how to leave a workspace you no longer need access to, understand what happens to your data, and explore your options if you’re the last admin.

Baserow makes it easy to leave workspaces while ensuring no workspace is left without an admin to maintain it.

Overview

Leaving a workspace removes your access to all databases and applications within that workspace, but the workspace itself remains active for other users. This is useful when you need to exit a project or team but want others to continue working.

If you’re the last admin, you’ll need to assign another admin before leaving, or consider deleting the workspace entirely.

Importing a workspace in Baserow

What happens when you leave a workspace

When you leave a workspace:

  • You immediately lose access to all databases, automations, dashboards, tables, and applications in that workspace
  • Other users retain full access and can continue working
  • The workspace remains active and unchanged
  • You can only regain access if a workspace admin re-invites you

Leaving a workspace does not delete it. To remove a workspace entirely, see Delete a workspace.

How to leave a workspace

  1. Navigate to the workspace you want to leave
  2. Click on your workspace name in the home page
  3. Select Leave workspace from the menu
  4. Confirm your decision in the dialog box

Leaving as the last admin

If you’re the only admin in a workspace, Baserow prevents you from leaving to ensure the workspace isn’t left unmaintained. You have two options:

Option 1: Assign a new admin before leaving

  1. Go to the workspace Members settings page
  2. Find another user you trust
  3. Change their role to Admin
  4. Once they’re promoted, you can leave the workspace

Option 2: Delete the workspace

If no one else should have access after you leave, consider deleting the workspace instead:

  1. Go to workspace settings
  2. Select Delete workspace
  3. Confirm the deletion

Deleting a workspace removes all data for all users.

Leave vs. delete: Which should you choose?

Scenario Recommended action
Other users should continue working Leave workspace (after assigning new admin)
You want to remove your access only Leave workspace
No one should access the workspace after you Delete workspace
Workspace contains sensitive data you own Delete workspace
You’re collaborating on a temporary project Leave workspace

Frequently asked questions

Can I rejoin a workspace after leaving?

Yes, but only if a workspace admin re-invites you. You cannot rejoin on your own. Contact a current admin and ask them to send you a new invitation.

What happens to my data when I leave?

All data you create remains in the workspace. Other users can still view and edit tables, rows, and databases you contributed to. If you want to preserve personal copies, export your data before leaving.

Why can’t I leave if I’m the last admin?

Baserow requires every workspace to have at least one admin to manage members and settings. This prevents workspaces from becoming orphaned. Promote another user to admin first, or delete the workspace if no one else needs access.

How do I know if I’m the last admin?

Go to the workspace Members page and check the role column. If you’re the only user with an “Admin” role, you’re the last admin and must assign another before leaving.

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