> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.foundable.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Change to a new business

> Tell Ted you’re leaving your business for a new one to switch this foundable over to it.

One foundable runs one business. When you leave yours for a new one, Ted switches this foundable over to it.

Ted does this for you, in the chat. Only the owner can ask, and not by text. Your foundable needs its first plan saved, which happens when you [start your business with Ted](/get-started/start-your-business).

**1. Tell Ted about the new business**

In the chat, tell Ted what your new business is, and that it replaces this one.

**2. Answer his question**

If your words don’t say whether it replaces this business, Ted asks you once. Say yes to switch. To keep both, [start another foundable](/account/foundables#start-another-foundable) instead.

**3. Let him tidy up**

Ted saves the new name and plan in place of the old ones. Then he updates what still describes the old business, like your scheduled tasks and waiting posts.

## What changes

* **Run**: the old business’s run ends. Your next **Start Run** begins a new run.
* **Your email name**: it takes the new business’s name, unless your email uses your own domain.
* **Your website and logo**: Ted offers new words and a new logo. Nothing goes live until you say so.

Some things keep the old name, like your email address, your web address and connected social accounts. Ted tells you which.

## Check that it worked

Ted’s steps say **Switched your business**, and the new name shows at the top left, or in **More** on a phone.

## If something goes wrong

> **“Business switch failed”**
>
> Ted couldn’t save the switch. Ask him to try again. Only the owner can switch a foundable, in the chat.

> **Your email name still shows the old business**
>
> Ted says when he couldn’t change it. Change it yourself in the Inbox. See [Change your email name or address](/inbox/email-address).

## FAQ

> **Do I get another free run?**
>
> No. If you’ve had your free run, your next run uses your credits as usual. See [Follow your free first run](/run/first-run).

> **What happens to my old website?**
>
> It stays as it is until you say otherwise. Ted offers new words for the new business, and publishes only when you say so.

## Related

> **[Switch, start or delete a foundable](/account/foundables)**
>
> Run each business in a foundable of its own.

> **[Change your foundable’s name and logo](/account/name-and-logo)**
>
> Rename the same business, or give it a new logo.

> **[Start your business with Ted](/get-started/start-your-business)**
>
> How Ted shapes a business plan with you.


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