# Assigning Control Owners

Assign ownership of controls to ensure accountability for maintaining compliance and completing required actions.

Each control should have a clearly defined owner responsible for managing its status, monitors, and associated evidence.

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Control owners are responsible for maintaining compliance and ensuring all required evidence is completed and up to date.
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## Assign Owner to Control

<Steps>
<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>
<Step title="Open Compliance Center">
  Navigate to the **Compliance Center** from the sidebar.
</Step>
<Step title="Select Framework">
  Select a framework in **Compliance Center**.
</Step>
<Step title="Select Control">
  Select a control in the **Selected Framework**.
</Step>
<Step title="Click Edit">
  Click the **Edit** icon.
</Step>
<Step title="Assign Owner">
  Select a user in **Owner**.
</Step>
<Step title="Save Changes">
  Click **Save Changes**.
</Step>
</Steps>

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## What Happens Next

<TipInfo>The selected user becomes responsible for the control.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Ownership is reflected in compliance tracking.</TipInfo>
<TipInfo>Control progress is tied to the assigned owner.</TipInfo>

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>

<Accordion title="User Not Available For Assignment" defaultOpen>
If user is missing:

- Ensure the user is included in **framework scope**
- Confirm the user has **Compliance access**
</Accordion>

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