Start here Why this matters When onboarding is handled manually every time, important steps get missed. A new employee may receive the wrong access, no Multi-Factor Authentication setup, missing software, or an unmanaged device. Use this resource when Your team is hiring a new employee. New employees often wait for accounts or devices. You need a repeatable IT setup process. You want better records for licenses, devices, and access. What to review Employee name, role, manager, and start date. Required email account, groups, shared mailboxes, and applications. Device assignment, serial number, and setup status. License assignments and software needs. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) enrollment. First-day instructions and support contact.
Step by step Practical checklist Collect the employee role, manager, start date, and required access. Create the user account using a standard naming format. Assign required licenses, groups, and shared mailbox access. Prepare the device and document the assigned asset. Set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Provide first-day login instructions and support contacts. Review access after the first week to confirm nothing extra was granted.
Avoid these issues Common mistakes Copying access from another employee without review. Waiting until the first day to request setup. Forgetting to track the assigned device. Skipping Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Not documenting what was approved.
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