Ubuntu Pro机器注册账户切换方法咨询

Hey there! Let me break down the easiest way to transfer your Ubuntu Pro server to another person's Ubuntu One account—this is a pretty straightforward process, and I’ve done it a few times myself.

Here’s the step-by-step approach:

• First, detach the server from your account: Log into the server and run the command:

  sudo pro detach
  

  This will unlink the server from your Ubuntu One account. Don’t worry, your Pro-related settings (like enabled services such as Livepatch or security updates) won’t get deleted—they’ll stay stored locally on the server.
• Next, have the new owner attach the server to their account: They’ll need to log into the server and run:

  sudo pro attach <their-ubuntu-one-email-or-activation-token>
  

  If they use their Ubuntu One email, a verification link will pop up—they just need to open it in a browser and log into their own account to confirm. Alternatively, they can grab an activation token from their Ubuntu Pro dashboard and use that instead, which is handy if they don’t want to deal with the browser verification.

To answer your specific questions:

• Yes, running pro detach then pro attach with their ID is exactly the right approach—it’s the official recommended method for transferring ownership.
• Most settings will be preserved! The local configuration files for Ubuntu Pro services remain on the server even after detaching. Once the new owner attaches their account, the server will pick up those existing settings automatically. Just to be safe, you both can run sudo pro status before and after the transfer to double-check that all enabled services are still active as expected.

A quick heads-up: While this process doesn’t affect your system data or applications, it’s always a good idea to back up any critical files before making account changes. Also, make sure the new owner has access to the Ubuntu Pro free tier (each account gets a certain number of eligible machines for free).

备注：内容来源于stack exchange，提问作者TommyPeanuts