# Account setup checklist

**You own the accounts. We build in them. You can remove our access anytime.**

One-time setup, ~15 minutes. Live page: [https://groundworkdental.com/guides/account-setup](https://groundworkdental.com/guides/account-setup)

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## 1. Domain registrar

Where you renew `yourpractice.com` (GoDaddy, Google/Squarespace Domains, Namecheap, etc.) — separate from whoever built the site.

- [ ] Log in and confirm you control the domain
- [ ] Reply with: registrar name + can you log in? (Yes / No / Not sure)
- [ ] **Don’t** change nameservers or DNS (especially mail/MX) until we say so

Can’t find or log in? Email us — we’ll help.

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## 2. Cloudflare & GitHub

Pick one. Same result: accounts in your name, Groundwork as admin, you can remove us anytime.

**[Option 1 — Zoom](#option-1)** · we drive, you verify email / set passwords  

**[Option 2 — DIY](#option-2)** · you create accounts and invite us

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## Option 1 — Zoom

- [ ] Reply asking for a Zoom setup
- [ ] Join with practice email open + registrar login available
- [ ] Verify Cloudflare/GitHub emails, set passwords, save them

We handle invites, site connection, and domain cutover at go-live.

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## Option 2 — DIY

### Cloudflare
- [ ] Sign up at [dash.cloudflare.com/sign-up](https://dash.cloudflare.com/sign-up) with practice email (Free plan)
- [ ] **Manage Account** → **Members** → invite `hello@groundworkdental.com` as **Administrator**

### GitHub
- [ ] Sign up at [github.com/signup](https://github.com/signup) (same email if possible)
- [ ] When we send the repo link: invite `@gwgunther` (Groundwork) as **Write** or **Admin**

### Wrap up
- [ ] Reply when invites are sent
- [ ] Leave DNS / nameservers alone

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## At go-live (we handle)

Copy DNS (esp. email) → point nameservers at the registrar → connect the real domain → confirm site + email → handoff doc.

Optional later: move the domain into Cloudflare. Not required for launch. Ongoing cost after that: ~$12–15/year domain renewal. Hosting free.

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Questions: [hello@groundworkdental.com](mailto:hello@groundworkdental.com)