# IT Onboarding Checklist Template

> A free IT onboarding checklist for IT teams and MSPs. Track the laptop, accounts, apps and security setup for every new hire before their first day.

Fill in one IT onboarding checklist for each new employee. Record the device, accounts, apps, accessories and security steps, so nothing is missed and every new hire can work on day one.

Canonical: https://reuily.com/templates/it-onboarding-checklist
Use this template: https://reuily.com/form/from-template/it-onboarding-checklist
Collections: Requests & Intake, IT & Tech Support, Human Resources, Operations
Last updated: 2026-10-24

## Questions

- Question 1: What's your name? (Short Text, required)
- Question 2: What's your work email? (Email, required)
- Question 3: What's the new hire's full name? (Short Text, required)
- Question 4: What's their job title and team? (Short Text, required)
- Question 5: When do they start? (Date, required)
- Question 6: Where will they work? (Single Choice, required). Options: In the office; Remote; Hybrid
- Question 7: Which device are they getting? (Single Choice, required). Options: Windows laptop; MacBook; Desktop computer; Their own device
- Question 8: What's the device serial number or asset tag? (Short Text, optional)
- Question 9: Which accounts are set up? (Multiple Choice, required). Options: Email and calendar; Single sign on; Team chat; VPN; Shared drives; Password manager; HR and payroll system
- Question 10: Which other apps do they need? (Long Text, optional)
- Question 11: Which accessories are ready? (Multiple Choice, optional). Options: Monitor; Keyboard and mouse; Headset; Phone; Badge or key card
- Question 12: Is multi factor sign in turned on? (Yes / No, required)
- Question 13: Is security training assigned? (Yes / No, required)
- Question 14: Anything still to do? (Long Text, optional)

## Common uses

- IT teams preparing new hires
- MSPs onboarding client staff
- HR and IT handoffs

## Key features

- Device and asset tag
- Accounts and apps checklist
- Security steps

## Frequently asked questions

### What goes on an IT onboarding checklist?

The new hire's start date and role, their device and asset tag, the accounts and apps set up, accessories, multi factor sign in and security training.

### Who fills in the IT onboarding checklist?

The IT person or MSP technician setting up the new hire. Fill in one checklist per person, ideally the week before they start.

### Can HR start the request?

Yes. Share the link with HR or hiring managers so they add the name, role and start date, and IT completes the rest. You can also add a manager question to route it.