The first hour after delivery is when a clean handover should become a controlled asset. A repeatable checklist reduces confusion and protects both the buyer and the account.
Verify before changing anything
Count the delivered items, compare the configuration with the written brief and confirm that required access details are present. Capture only the evidence necessary to report a mismatch.
Assign an owner
Every account or seat should have one accountable owner, even when a team uses it. Record the service, receipt date, current recovery state and permitted purpose in an asset register.
Secure recovery carefully
Follow the platform’s current guidance. Avoid changing every security field simultaneously when that could trigger unnecessary review. Use approved password management and two-factor methods where available.
Review active sessions
Where the platform supports session visibility, confirm that active access matches the agreed handover. Remove unauthorized sessions only in line with the provider’s security workflow.
Document changes
Keep a small change log when recovery details, owners or devices change. This becomes invaluable during staff turnover or support investigations.
Use the account normally and lawfully
A handover is not a license for spam, automation abuse, impersonation or policy evasion. Operate within the provider’s current terms and the legitimate purpose defined in the brief.
