Co-Hosts with full-access permissions can be the primary Host, and the listing owner or a full-access Co-Host chooses the primary Host on the listing.

Yes, you can absolutely designate a co-host as the Primary Host on an Airbnb listing in 2026. This is a high-value administrative feature for owners who want to "step back" and let a professional manager or a trusted partner handle all guest interactions. To do this, the listing owner or a co-host with "Full Access" permissions must go to the "Co-hosts" tab in the listing settings and select "Change Primary Host." Once changed, the new primary host's name and profile picture will be the first ones guests see on the listing page, and they will receive all booking-related notifications by default. It is important to note that even if a co-host is the primary host, the listing owner remains the one legally and financially responsible for the account, and reviews will still typically count toward the owner's profile and Superhost status.