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Credentials & Access Checklist

PM Summary: Use this checklist during handover to track access and credentials. Do not store actual credentials in this document.


Use this checklist during handover to track access and credentials. Do not store actual credentials in this document.

Checklist

Infrastructure

  • [ ] Production server SSH access (WS1–WS4)
  • [ ] Staging server SSH access
  • [ ] Admin server SSH access (admin.dezeen.com)
  • [ ] Jelastic Enscale hosting account access
  • [ ] Database credentials (production)
  • [ ] Database credentials (staging)

Application

  • [ ] WordPress admin credentials
  • [ ] Git repository access
  • [ ] DeployHQ account access

Third-party services

  • [ ] Algolia account and API keys
  • [ ] Campaign Monitor account and API key
  • [ ] Disqus account
  • [ ] Apple News publisher credentials
  • [ ] Cloudflare account access
  • [ ] Google Ad Manager account (advertising, cookie consent)

Premium plugins

  • [ ] Yoast SEO Premium licence
  • [ ] Advanced Custom Fields Pro licence
  • [ ] WP Rocket licence
  • [ ] WP Smush Pro licence
  • [ ] WPMU Dev account (if used for updates)

Monitoring & tools

  • [ ] Cloudflare configuration access
  • [ ] Varnish administration (if applicable)
  • [ ] Monitoring dashboard access (if applicable)
  • [ ] Cron job documentation

Data & configuration

  • [ ] wp-config.php template (with placeholder values)
  • [ ] Latest database backup (or sync procedure)
  • [ ] Media files sync procedure (uploads to static.dezeen.com)
  • [ ] Backup restoration procedure

Support

  • [ ] Support handover period end date (October 2026)
  • [ ] Key stakeholder contact information
  • [ ] Hosting provider support contact