Create a clear boundary for shared passwords
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Create a Clear Boundary for Shared Passwords
A shared role does not require an account password to circulate through messages. Make routine access dependable using approved account and permission arrangements.
When to use it
Use this when volunteers change or staff rely on a single person's login to publish updates.
Put It into Practice
- List the systems needed for each role and identify the account owner, approved access method and person authorized to add or remove access.
- Use individual permissions or the organization's approved credential-management process where available; do not place passwords in handover documents, group chats or learning notes.
- Review access at role changes and test that essential work remains possible, keeping a recovery route with the appropriate authorized administrator.
What It Can Look Like
A volunteer receives permission to update an event calendar through an approved account role and that permission is removed when their assignment ends.
Your notes stay on this page. They are not saved or sent. Print before leaving to keep a copy.
Take it with you: Reliable access depends on clear ownership and approved controls, not on everyone knowing the same secret or one person being permanently available.