Website Handover Checklist and Document Builder

Create an editable handover pack covering ownership, deployment, backups and routine maintenance.

Your inputs

The example is fictional. Replace the notes with verified project information.

YOUR HANDOVER DRAFTExample client website

Website: https://example.com
Owner: Client website owner

Review every section and confirm access before sharing. This is an operational record, not a support contract or security assessment.

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Handover draft

# Example client website

Website: https://example.com

## Responsible owner

Client website owner

## Stack and hosting

Record framework, hosting provider and account owner.

## Deployment and rollback

Record the deployment steps and the last known-good release.
Record the rollback steps and who can perform them.

## Backups and restoration

Record what is backed up, retention and the last verified restore.
Mark unknown or untested items clearly.

## Renewals and maintenance

Record domain renewal dates, paid services and who receives alerts.
List the agreed maintenance responsibilities.

## Support scope and next actions

Record support contact, agreed scope and outstanding actions.
Do not imply ongoing support unless it is agreed.

## Final verification

- [ ] Ownership and access confirmed by the responsible person
- [ ] Deployment and rollback steps tested
- [ ] Backup restoration checked
- [ ] Renewals and support responsibilities agreed

Prepared from supplied information. Unchecked items remain unverified. No credentials belong in this document.

Before you use the result

Do not enter passwords, API keys or recovery codes. Record who owns each system and where authorised access is managed. This pack documents your inputs; it does not verify backups, access or security.

How it works

SiteHandoff helps turn project notes into a website handover document. Record who owns each system and how the next person can operate it. Every verification item remains unchecked until someone performs the check.

Enter the public website and the people or roles responsible for operating it.
Describe hosting, deployment, backups, renewals and support arrangements using verified project facts.
Review the generated checklist with the owner. Store credentials in the agreed password manager or access system, never in the handover text.

Worked example

For a small client website, record who owns the domain and hosting account, where deployment happens, how a previous version is restored and when services renew. A note saying “backup exists” is not evidence of a successful restore. Leave that check open until it is tested.

Does the tool verify access or backups?

No. It organises the information you provide. Login access, billing ownership, restores and security checks must be confirmed separately.

Can I use the document for client work?

Yes. The proposed business licence permits use of the outputs in client work. It does not permit reselling or redistributing the software itself. The offline edition adds reusable input files and Markdown and HTML export.

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Method and examples reviewed 6 September 2026. These examples use the tool’s stated calculation rules, not measured customer outcomes.