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Admin Access Checklist

Secure administrative access to all client marketing platforms. Use the checklist below for quick tracking and the detailed inventory table to document ownership and access status.

Security Note: Never store passwords, recovery codes, or other secret values in this document. Keep secrets in an approved password manager. The inventory may link to a password-manager item, but it should not reproduce the secret.

Quick Checklist: Key Platforms

Ensure you have Admin or Manager level access to these core tools:

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
  • Google Search Console
  • Google Ads
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Google Business Profile
  • Website CMS (WordPress, Webflow, etc.)
  • Domain Registrar / DNS (or verify client IT handles this)
  • Email Marketing Tool (Mailchimp, etc.)
  • CRM (HubSpot, BuilderTrend, JobTread, etc.)
  • Social Media Accounts (Meta Business Suite, LinkedIn, etc.)

Detailed Asset & Access Inventory

Use this table to audit all existing assets.

Tool/AssetURLAccount OwnerAccess Status / Password-Manager ItemNotes
Website & Analytics
Wordpress Login
CallRail
Hosting
Domain registrar / DNS managerDelegate access if possible; avoid sharing main admin password.
Google Analytics 4 propertyDiscovery
Google Tag ManagerDiscovery
Google Search Console propertyDiscovery
Semrush
Advertising Platforms
Google Ads accountDiscovery
Meta Business Manager + Ad Accounts
Local Search & Reviews
Google Business Profile (Manager role)
Listing Management (Yext, BBB, etc.)
Social Media
Facebook Page
Instagram Business account
LinkedIn Company Page
Pinterest
Houzz Profile
YouTube Brand Channel
Email, CRM & Lead Capture
Email - Mailchimp / Constant Contact
HubspotDiscovery
BuilderTrend, JobTread, etc.Discovery
Reporting & Financial Metrics
Databox Analytics, etc.Discovery
Auto emailed QBO reportsHistoric marketing spend is helpful for discovery
Nice-to-Have Items
Current media-buy contracts
Sponsorship agreements
List of active marketing partners/vendors