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title: Configuring the default ownership for newly registered devices
slug: device-management-guide/android/configuring-the-default-ownership-for-newly-registered-devices
createdAt: 2026-10-06T07:48:36.052Z
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By default, all newly registered devices are configured as company-owned. You can change this default setting to employee-owned (and back) on the Registration page.

Alternatively, you can change the ownership of a device after registration by:

- Selecting More > Change Ownership in the User Portal. For more information, see [What is the self-service user portal?](docId:9JXMyuOWrRZb83eZlizxp)
- Selecting Devices & Users > Devices > Actions > Change Ownership in Ivanti EPMM.

**Procedure **

1. In Ivanti EPMM, go to Settings > System Settings > Users & Devices > Registration.
2. Under Ownership Settings:
   1. For the Default ownership for a newly registered device setting, select the relevant radio button Company owned or Employee owned.
   2. For the Default ownership for a device newly registered at the user Self-Serive Portal setting, select the relevant radio button Company owned or Employee owned.

      :::hint{type="info"}
      This only impacts the default selection in the self-service portal at the time of new device registration. Device users can still change the device ownership.
      :::
3. Select Save.