Topic
Access
105 guides across 18 sections
Give us access53
- Access checklist for a new projectEverything we typically need at the start of a project so we can hit the ground running.
- Access didn't work? Common fixesQuick troubleshooting steps for when an invitation expires, a password fails, or permissions aren't quite right.
- Access directory (A to Z)Every tool and service we might ask for access to, in one alphabetical list: what kind of access it needs, and the guide that walks you through it.
- Delegate access vs. sharing a passwordWhy invitations and role-based access are safer than handing over your personal login details.
- Give us access to CleanTalkHow to share your CleanTalk anti-spam access key and control panel so we can configure spam filtering on your forms, comments, and registrations.
- Give us access to Facebook & Instagram (Meta)How to safely invite our agency to your Meta business portfolio so we can connect tracking pixels and optimize your social commerce.
- Give us access to Google AnalyticsHow to securely invite our team to view and manage your Google Analytics 4 (GA4) property so we can measure your growth.
- Give us access to Google Business ProfileHow to add our team as a Manager on your Google Business Profile to help optimize your local search presence and reviews.
- Give us access to Google Search ConsoleHow to grant our team access to Google Search Console so we can monitor your search health and fix indexing issues.
- Give us access to Google Tag ManagerHow to safely invite us to your Google Tag Manager container so we can deploy tracking codes without editing your website's core files.
- Give us access to Judge.me reviewsHow to grant us access to your Judge.me account so we can install review widgets, import reviews, and configure review request emails.
- Give us access to manage your DNSHow to securely grant our team access to your DNS records so we can connect your domain to your new website and email systems.
- Give us access to WordfenceHow to share your Wordfence license and grant us access to scan results, firewall rules, and security alerts on your WordPress site.
- Give us access to your ActiveCampaign accountHow to add us as a user in ActiveCampaign so we can connect forms, build automations, and wire your website into your email marketing.
- Give us access to your Brevo accountHow to invite us to Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) so we can configure transactional email, SMTP, sending domains, and marketing campaigns.
- Give us access to your Canva accountHow to share your Canva folders and Brand Kits with our team so we can maintain a consistent visual identity across your digital presence.
- Give us access to your Cloudflare accountHow to safely invite our team to manage your Cloudflare DNS, security, and performance settings.
- Give us access to your domain registrarA general guide on how to safely grant us access to your domain name so we can point it to your new digital presence.
- Give us access to your DreamHost hostingHow to grant Chykalophia account privileges in your DreamHost panel, and which privileges to tick.
- Give us access to your Eventbrite accountHow to grant us team access to Eventbrite so we can embed ticketing on your website, sync events, and keep your listings accurate.
- Give us access to your Figma filesHow to invite our design team to your Figma workspace so we can collaborate on UI/UX, wireframes, and prototypes.
- Give us access to your Flywheel hostingHow to invite Chykalophia as a collaborator to your Flywheel site to manage backups, staging, and performance.
- Give us access to your GitHub repositoryHow to safely invite our development team to your GitHub code repository for custom software and headless web builds.
- Give us access to your Google Ads accountHow to securely invite our team to manage your Google Ads account so we can drive targeted traffic and measure your return on investment.
- Give us access to your HubSpot accountHow to add us as a user in HubSpot so we can connect forms, tracking, and CRM data to your website without exposing your whole sales pipeline.
- Give us access to your Kinsta hostingHow to invite Chykalophia as a company user or a single-site user in your MyKinsta account.
- Give us access to your Klaviyo accountHow to invite our team to Klaviyo to build high-converting e-commerce email flows and sync your store data.
- Give us access to your LinkedIn PageHow to add our team to your company's LinkedIn Page so we can post as your company, keep your brand messaging aligned, and support your LinkedIn marketing.
- Give us access to your Mailchimp accountHow to safely invite our team to Mailchimp so we can design templates, set up automations, and sync your website leads.
- Give us access to your Namecheap accountHow to securely grant us access to manage your domains or hosting in Namecheap without sharing your password.
- Give us access to your PayPal accountHow to safely add our team as a user in your PayPal Business account to configure website integrations and API keys.
- Give us access to your Stripe accountHow to invite our team to your Stripe account as a Developer so we can set up and maintain your payment integration.
- Give us access to your Sucuri accountHow to give us access to your Sucuri website firewall and malware-monitoring account so we can respond to security alerts and clean infections.
- Give us access to your Webflow projectHow to safely invite our team to your Webflow Workspace so we can architect, design, and publish your site.
- Give us access to your WP Engine hostingHow to add Chykalophia as a user on your WP Engine account so we can manage your hosting environment.
- Give us access to your WPMU DEV HubHow to invite Chykalophia as a team member in The Hub, and which role to pick.
- Give us cPanel / shared hosting accessHow to securely share access to your cPanel hosting environment for deep technical optimizations and file management.
- Give us delegate access to GoDaddyHow to securely invite our team to manage your GoDaddy domains and hosting without sharing your personal password or billing details.
- Give us Google Workspace admin accessHow to safely grant our team administrative access to your Google Workspace account for email setup and email authentication.
- Give us Microsoft 365 admin accessHow to safely grant our team administrative access to Microsoft 365 (Office 365) to configure domain DNS and ensure email deliverability.
- Give us Shopify collaborator accessHow to securely grant our team access to your Shopify store so we can build, design, and optimize your e-commerce presence.
- Give us Squarespace contributor accessHow to invite our team as a Contributor to your Squarespace site so we can design pages, inject custom code, and optimize settings.
- Give us WooCommerce store accessHow to safely grant us access to manage and optimize your online store without compromising sensitive customer payment data.
- Give us WordPress admin accessHow to safely add our team as an Administrator in your WordPress dashboard so we can build and maintain your site.
- Give WordPress access with an application passwordA more secure alternative for granting access to third-party apps or specific API integrations without sharing your main password.
- Giving us access, explainedA practical guide to granting Chykalophia secure access to your website, hosting, and online accounts, so we can do our best work for you.
- How to revoke our access laterA step-by-step guide to securely removing our access when a project ends.
- How to share a password safelyWhen you absolutely must share a password with our team, here is the right (and wrong) way to do it.
- How we keep your logins safeOur strict internal security practices for handling, storing, and eventually removing your sensitive credentials.
- Share plugin & theme license keys with usHow to securely provide the premium software licenses we need to keep your website's tools updated and secure.
- Transferring accounts & ownership to youHow we ensure you have complete ownership and control of all your digital assets at the end of a project.
- Using a password manager with usHow to securely share credentials using popular password managers like 1Password or Bitwarden.
- Why we ask for access (and why it's safe)An honest explanation of why Chykalophia needs access to your accounts, what we do with it, and how you stay in control.
Google Workspace10
- Adding a user in Google WorkspaceStep-by-step instructions for adding a new team member to your Google Workspace organization from the Admin console.
- Delegating an inbox (e.g. shared support@)How to give another person access to read, send, and manage email on behalf of a Gmail account: ideal for shared inboxes like support@ or admin@.
- Removing a user safelyHow to remove a Google Workspace user when someone leaves: what to do before you delete, how to transfer their files, and how to undo a mistake.
- Resetting a user's passwordHow to reset a Google Workspace user's password from the Admin console: quick steps for admins when a team member is locked out.
- Shared drives explainedWhat Google Workspace Shared Drives are, how they differ from My Drive, and why they're the best way to store files that belong to your whole team.
- Sharing a calendarHow to share your Google Calendar with colleagues, clients, or your whole organization, and how to control what they can see.
- Sharing files & folders in DriveHow to share Google Drive files and folders: choosing who can view, comment, or edit, and how to share with people outside your organization.
- Signing in to Google WorkspaceHow to sign in to your Google Workspace account on a computer or phone, switch between accounts, and what to do if you're locked out.
- The Google Admin console, explainedA tour of the Google Admin console: the control panel where you manage users, security, billing, and settings for your whole organization.
- Transferring files when someone leavesA complete guide to transferring Google Drive files, email, and calendar data from a departing team member, so nothing is lost when someone leaves.
WordPress10
- Help, I can't log inStep-by-step help for when you can't access your WordPress dashboard: covering passwords, URLs, and lockouts.
- How to add a new userStep-by-step instructions for adding a new user to your WordPress site, choosing the right role, and inviting the Chykalophia team to access your site.
- How to change someone's roleLearn how to change a WordPress user's role so they have the right level of access for their job.
- How to find your WordPress login URLSeveral reliable ways to find the login page for your WordPress website, even if you've never logged in before.
- How to log in to WordPressStep-by-step instructions for accessing your WordPress dashboard from any device.
- How to remove a user safelyLearn how to safely delete a WordPress user, handle their existing content, and revoke access for contractors, former staff, or Chykalophia when a project ends.
- How to reset your WordPress passwordHow to recover access to your WordPress site when you've forgotten your password, using the built-in reset tool.
- Managing your own profileLearn how to update your WordPress profile, including your name, email, password, and display preferences.
- Turning on two-factor loginLearn how to set up two-factor authentication on your WordPress site to protect against unauthorized login.
- WordPress user roles explainedUnderstand the five standard WordPress user roles (Administrator, Editor, Author, Contributor, and Subscriber) and know which role to assign to each person on your team.
Microsoft 3658
- Adding a user in Microsoft 365Step-by-step guide to creating a new user account in Microsoft 365, assigning a license, and getting them set up with email and apps.
- Removing a user safely in Microsoft 365How to remove a Microsoft 365 user when someone leaves, including how to preserve their email and files before deleting the account.
- Resetting a user's password in Microsoft 365How to reset a Microsoft 365 user's password from the admin center, whether they're locked out or just need a fresh start.
- Sharing files in OneDriveHow to share files and folders from OneDrive with colleagues, clients, or external partners: safely and with the right level of access.
- Signing in to Microsoft 365How to sign in to Microsoft 365 on a computer, phone, or tablet, including what to do if you can't get in.
- The Microsoft 365 admin center, explainedA tour of the Microsoft 365 admin center: what it is, how to navigate it, and the key tasks you can do there as a business owner or admin.
- Transferring files when someone leaves in Microsoft 365How to safely transfer a departing employee's OneDrive files and email to another person before deleting their Microsoft 365 account.
- Turning on multi-factor authentication in Microsoft 365How to turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) in Microsoft 365: the single most effective step to protect your business email and files from hackers.
Security for your company4
- Managing company laptops and phones (MDM basics)What mobile device management (MDM) does, the main options for small companies, and how to handle personal phones without overreaching.
- Single sign-on (SSO) and why it matters as you growWhat single sign-on is, how it works with Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, and when it's worth setting up for your company.
- Vendor and third-party risk: what to ask your software providersHow to check whether a software provider or contractor will keep your data safe, with the questions to ask and how to judge the answers.
- Writing a simple security policy for your teamHow to write a short, readable security policy that your staff will actually follow, with a section-by-section outline you can copy.
Hosting3
- Logging in to FlywheelStep-by-step instructions for logging in to your Flywheel hosting account and accessing your WordPress site.
- Logging in to MyKinstaStep-by-step instructions for logging in to MyKinsta, accessing your site dashboard, and getting into WordPress admin.
- Logging in to WP EngineStep-by-step instructions for logging in to the WP Engine User Portal and accessing your WordPress site.
Risk & resilience3
- Offboarding a staff member across all your systemsA complete checklist for safely removing a departing team member's access to WordPress, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, hosting, passwords, and more.
- Onboarding a new staff member across all your systemsA complete checklist for giving a new team member the right access to WordPress, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, hosting, passwords, and more.
- What to do if you lose access to your Google or Microsoft admin accountStep-by-step recovery guide for regaining admin access to Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 when you're locked out.
Planning a website project2
- How to switch web agencies without losing anythingA step-by-step plan for moving your website from one agency or developer to another, keeping your domain, data, search rankings and peace of mind.
- Website ownership: making sure you own your domain, hosting and accountsWhich website accounts your business should own outright, how to check who owns them today, and how to fix it if someone else holds the keys.
Shopify2
- Adding & managing staff accountsLearn how to add staff members to your Shopify store, understand the difference between staff and collaborator accounts, and control who can see and do what.
- How to log in to ShopifyStep-by-step instructions for logging in to your Shopify admin on a computer or phone, plus what to do if you cannot get in.