How to change the owner of airpods?

Hello riemaxxx,

Thanks for choosing the Apple Support Communities. If you were given AirPods that are registered to someone else they will need to be removed from that persons account before you can set them up as your own. They can remove this, or you can try following these steps to help remove Activation Lock.

How to remove Activation Lock - Apple Support

"Remove Activation Lock on the device

Follow the onscreen steps to enter the Apple ID and password you used to set up your device or your device passcode.

Learn how to find your Apple ID or reset your Apple ID password.

Remove Activation Lock on the web if a device is offline

1. Go to www.iCloud.com/find.
2. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
3. At the top, click All Devices.
4. Select the device that you want to remove from iCloud.
5. Click Remove from Account.

Start a support request

If you need help removing Activation Lock and have proof of purchase documentation, you can start an Activation Lock support request."

Cheers!