Website Handover Agreement Template

WEBSITE HANDOVER AGREEMENT TEMPLATE FAQ

What is a website handover agreement?

A Website Handover Agreement is a document used when a developer, agency, or vendor transfers a website to the client or a new provider. It lists what will be delivered (code, assets, credentials, documentation), confirms access changes, and sets a final acceptance/sign-off.

When should you use it?

Use it at the end of a website build, redesign, or maintenance relationship — especially when changing vendors or moving the site to a new hosting/account structure. It helps avoid confusion over what was delivered and who controls each account.

What should be included?

Include: website URLs/environments, repository transfer, admin credentials, hosting/DNS access, third-party accounts (analytics, email, CDN), design/source files, licenses, backups, and a checklist of deliverables. This template includes a clean list without using tables.

Does this transfer intellectual property ownership?

It can, but only if your underlying contract says so. This template includes an optional IP clause and a note that licensing/ownership follows the master agreement. If you need a full IP assignment, use a separate IP assignment agreement.

How do you reduce security risk during handover?

Change passwords, transfer ownership of accounts, revoke old access, and document what was changed. This template includes a security and access revocation section.

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