Technical Guide to Depositing Assets in Software Escrow

Organize your software assets

Start by organizing your assets into escrow-relevant categories, such as:

Source code

Databases

Documentation

Configuration files

Deployment images

Dependencies

Hosting environments

Note: The escrow agreement defines what your client expects to recover in a worst-case scenario — so what you deposit should match that. In most cases, this means including everything needed to install or restore the software from scratch, even for someone unfamiliar with the system.

Action checklist:

Create an inventory of everything you'll be depositing

Match your assets to the categories outlined in your escrow agreement

Helpful links: How to prepare source code for software escrow

Choose your deposit method

You can upload assets manually or connect your repositories for automated syncing. Choose the method that fits your development cycle best:

Automated integration: Connect your repositories via OAuth for daily syncing.

Manual upload: Drag-and-drop compressed ZIP files directly into the platform.

Note: Once you select how you’ll deposit, the platform walks you through exactly what to do so setup is quick and easy.

Action checklist:

Choose your upload method based on how often you update your builds

Helpful links: Integrations page

Get your repositories ready or prepare files for upload

Helpful links: How to deposit assets into escrow

Upload, tag, and activate your escrow

Once your assets are ready, upload them to the Codekeeper platform using your chosen deposit method. Each asset must be tagged by type (e.g., source code, database, configuration) to ensure your deposit meets the requirements in your agreement.

After everything is uploaded and properly labeled, you can activate your escrow. This finalizes your setup and initiates your escrow protection for solid software resilience.

Note: You'll also have the option to generate a Validated escrow certificate — a confirmation that your setup meets baseline escrow standards. For more in-depth verification (e.g., for audits or enterprise compliance), you can request an advanced review.