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Platform Overview
Primary Use
Static site hosting, serverless functions, continuous deployment, edge functions, previews
Account Types
Netlify: Free, Pro, Business, Enterprise | Vercel: Hobby, Pro, Enterprise
Data Types
Deployed sites/projects, build configurations, environment variables, analytics, form submissions (Netlify)
Access Challenges
- Site/project ownership requires active account access for transfers
- Environment variables and secrets cannot be exported or viewed by team members
- Build hooks and webhook URLs cannot be migrated easily
- Team accounts require owner role for billing and administrative access
- GitHub/GitLab integration credentials tied to personal accounts
- Domain ownership requires DNS access and platform account access
- API tokens cannot be recovered after creation
- Netlify Identity user data cannot be exported without account access
- Vercel Edge Config cannot be accessed without project permissions
Inheritance Guidance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can my team access Netlify/Vercel sites after I die?
Site access requires account credentials. Personal free/hobby accounts become completely inaccessible without login. Upgrade to team/pro accounts with multiple owners for critical sites. Add collaborators with appropriate permissions. Document all sites, repositories, and deployment configurations for infrastructure awareness.
What happens to environment variables and build secrets?
Environment variables cannot be exported or viewed by team members without explicit project access. Secrets expire with account access. Sites may fail to deploy or function without environment variables. Document all environment variables, API keys, and third-party service credentials separately. Rotate secrets to team-managed infrastructure.
How do I transfer Netlify/Vercel team ownership?
Team ownership requires Owner role access. Add multiple owners to prevent single points of failure. Document team structure, billing subscriptions, site portfolios, and bandwidth usage. Without succession planning, teams become inaccessible and sites may be suspended for billing issues.
What happens to custom domains and DNS configurations?
Custom domains continue pointing to sites as long as DNS records remain configured. However, domain management requires both platform account access and domain registrar access. Document all domain registrars, DNS configurations, SSL certificate renewal procedures, and nameserver settings. Transfer domain ownership to organizational accounts.