Read-only shutdown note after cutover
After the migration is complete, put the old tool into read-only mode or shut off access and announce that change in the shared support channel.
Why this can grow a startup
A switch stays fuzzy when the old tool still feels half-alive. People keep hedging, reopening old habits, and splitting context across two systems. A formal read-only step creates a clean mental line: the old tool is now reference material, not the place where new work should happen. Pairing it with one clear internal message reduces silent backsliding and makes the new default real.
Company example
Linear's migration guide says to shut off access to the previous tool or put it in read-only mode, then send a message in the team Slack channel that the previous issue tracker is no longer available.
Source and metric
Source: Linear · Browse Linear tactics
The migration guide pairs read-only shutdown with one team-wide message that the previous tracker is no longer available.
Source discovered: May 26, 2026
When to use it
Use this when Product, Internal Comms, Operations is relevant to switching, cutover, change management and you can run a bounded test with a free budget.
When not to use it
Do not use it as a substitute for customer evidence, a clear owner, or a measurable stop condition. Local platform rules and market behavior still need checking.
Founder checklist
- Read Linear and identify what is directly supported.
- Choose one channel context: Product, Internal Comms, Operations.
- Define the test around The migration guide pairs read-only shutdown with one team-wide message that the previous tracker is no longer available..
- Set an owner, evidence window, and stop condition before launch.
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