Software Escrow Asset
Source code escrow
Protect the foundation of your software with a structured, secure fallback designed for real recovery scenarios.
Connect your code from any development platform
Depositing your source code should be effortless. With 50+ integrations, Codekeeper automates deposits, reduces manual work, and keeps your escrow current without disrupting your workflow
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What is source code escrow?
Source code escrow is a legal agreement where a software vendor securely stores their software’s source code and essential materials with a trusted third party like Codekeeper.
If access to the codebase becomes unavailable, the materials may be released to the software client under the agreement so recovery work can begin.
Source code escrow is one of the asset types included within Codekeeper’s Software Escrow solution.
Why source code protection matters
When software depends on a specific codebase, any disruption to that code can create immediate challenges for development, support, and long-term stability.
What happens if access to your source code becomes unavailable?
Where would your team start if the codebase needed to be rebuilt?
How do you prove your deposits are reliable, accurate, and always up to date?
How would you restore the software if you can no longer make updates?
Unlimited automated deposits keep your escrow up to date
Integrate with your development platform and let Codekeeper handle the deposits automatically, ensuring every version is captured.
More features to simplify and strengthen your escrow
From automated checks to optional verification, Codekeeper provides tools that make escrow easier to maintain and rely on.
Assured recovery support when it matters most
If a release event occurs, Codekeeper provides guided assistance, so providers and beneficiaries can navigate recovery confidently.
Cost-effective, flexible monthly and annual plans
Codekeeper offers flexible subscriptions designed to simplify escrow management without the restrictive annual commitments common in the industry.
Access to online escrow management for both parties
Depositors and beneficiaries each get a dedicated dashboard to review deposits, updates, verification status, and agreement details.
Dedicated customer support for every step
Whether you’re onboarding or depositing, Codekeeper’s support team is available to help ensure your escrow stays aligned with your needs.
How does source code escrow work?
1. Set up your agreement
You define the scope, update frequency, and release conditions as part of the escrow agreement.
2. Make your first secure deposit
Upload the required source code directly to Codekeeper’s encrypted platform.
3. Keep the code up to date
Regular deposits ensure the escrow always reflects the latest version of the codebase.
4. Recover the software
If an event occurs, the request is validated, and access to the secured materials is provided.
See how it works
From software risk to resilience
“Excellent service. This is easily the best way to handle it for both yourself and the client.”
“Codekeeper is a new service for creating escrow agreements for code, specifying the legal circumstances where source code can be accessed.”
“Source code escrow is a great service, and one that ALL developers who do client contract work should look into.”
Without source code escrow
Approval processes slow down
Recovery can stall if software support ends
A single disruption can halt operations
Redevelopment costs rise when code becomes inaccessible
With source code escrow
Software decisions are easier and faster to approve
A clear, contract-based recovery path is always available
Technical risk is significantly reduced
Your software remains protected for its entire life cycle
Cover your full software infrastructure
Source code escrow is part of Codekeeper’s broader Software Escrow offering, which extends to documentation, data, configurations, and other important components needed for recovery.
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