Employee Exit IT Checklist India

Why an Exit IT Checklist?

When an employee leaves, every day of delayed access revocation is a security risk. Every unreturned laptop is a financial loss. A structured exit checklist ensures clean, secure departures.

Last Working Day

• Disable directory account (Google/Azure AD)
• Revoke access to all third-party tools
• Remove from distribution lists and Slack channels
• Reset API keys and service account passwords
• Remove VPN and Wi-Fi access
• Collect all IT assets (laptop, charger, monitor, phone)
• Inspect returned hardware and document condition
• Perform data sanitisation on collected devices
• Update asset registry: status to "Returned"

Data Transfer

• Forward emails to manager or successor
• Transfer file ownership
• Transfer project ownership
• Document all transfer actions

Post-Exit (30 Days)

• Confirm all access revoked
• Archive email mailbox (do not delete for 90 days)
• Run security scan for lingering access
• Close offboarding ticket

Download the Checklist

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