Freelance project kickoff checklist

Confirm the agreement

Record the deliverables, exclusions, schedule, payment milestones, and person responsible for approval. Define what counts as a change request.

Collect access safely

List required accounts and assets. Prefer invited access over shared passwords, and confirm where final files will live.

Set the working rhythm

Agree on update frequency, feedback deadlines, and a single decision channel. Finish with a written kickoff recap that both sides can reference.