Client onboarding checklist kanban template

The first two weeks with a new client decide the whole engagement's tone. An onboarding board turns your scattered kickoff ritual into a repeatable checklist — and shows the client you run a tight ship from day one.

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To collect2
Scope agreed in writing
Deposit invoice sent
Waiting on client2
Contract signed
Brand assets & logins
In setup1
Project board created
Ready0
Ready for cards

How to use this template

Duplicate this board for each new client. Hand the 'send brand assets' and 'sign contract' cards to them — each lands on their waiting-on-you list, so the chasing happens without awkward emails. When the Ready column is full, the project board takes over.

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Questions, answered

Does the client see this board?
That's the point — share it, and the client sees exactly what's blocking kickoff (usually them). Cards handed to them show up as waiting-on-you.

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