# CCIP v1.6.1 Ownable2StepMsgSender Contract API Reference
Source: https://docs.chain.link/ccip/api-reference/evm/v1.6.1/ownable-2-step-msg-sender

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt).

> **NOTE: This contract is now available in Chainlink Contracts v1.4.0**

## Ownable2StepMsgSender

A contract that facilitates two-step ownership transfer, providing enhanced security for ownership management. This contract extends `Ownable2Step` and automatically sets the deploying address (`msg.sender`) as the initial owner with no pending owner.

**Inherits:**

- [`Ownable2Step`](/ccip/api-reference/evm/v1.6.1/ownable-2-step) - Provides secure two-step ownership transfer functionality

> **NOTE**
>
> The two-step ownership transfer process enhances security by:

1. Requiring the current owner to initiate the transfer (step 1)
2. Requiring the new owner to accept ownership (step 2)

This prevents accidental transfers to incorrect or inaccessible addresses.

[Git Source](https://github.com/smartcontractkit/chainlink-evm/blob/contracts-v1.4.0/contracts/src/v0.8/shared/access/Ownable2StepMsgSender.sol)

## Functions

### constructor

Initializes the contract with the deploying address as the owner and no pending owner.

```solidity
constructor() Ownable2Step(msg.sender, address(0));
```

> **NOTE**
>
> The constructor:
>
> - Sets `msg.sender` as the initial owner
> - Sets `address(0)` as the initial pending owner (indicating no pending transfer)
> - Inherits from Ownable2Step with these initial values