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Digital Legacy Checklist

Plan your digital legacy and create a comprehensive list of online accounts and assets. Help your loved ones manage your digital life after you're gone.

TL;DR

Document all digital accounts: email, social media, financial, cloud storage, subscriptions. Use a password manager and share master access. Set up legacy contacts (Google, Apple, Facebook). List cryptocurrencies separately with wallet keys. Cancel subscriptions promptly to stop charges.

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Email Accounts

Primary email accounts and associated services

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Primary email (Gmail, Outlook, etc.)

Document login, set up legacy contact

Secondary/work email

Document access, notify employer if applicable

Email forwarding rules

Consider auto-reply or forwarding setup

Social Media

Social networking and messaging platforms

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Facebook

Set up Legacy Contact in settings

Instagram

Document login for memorialization

Twitter/X

Document login for deactivation request

LinkedIn

Document for profile removal

WhatsApp/Messaging apps

Document for account handling

TikTok/YouTube

Document login, decide content fate

Financial Accounts

Banking, investments, and payment services

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Bank accounts (online access)

Document login, ensure beneficiaries set

Investment accounts

Document login, verify beneficiaries

PayPal/Venmo/Cash App

Document access, check balances

Cryptocurrency wallets

CRITICAL: Document seed phrases/keys securely

Credit card accounts

Document for closing accounts

Cloud Storage

Files, photos, and documents stored online

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Google Drive/Photos

Set up Inactive Account Manager

iCloud

Set up Digital Legacy in Apple ID settings

Dropbox

Document login, download important files

OneDrive

Document access for file retrieval

Photos & Memories

Photo storage and sharing services

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Phone photos backup

Ensure auto-backup to cloud is enabled

Photo sharing sites (Flickr, SmugMug)

Document login, download originals

Family photo locations

Document where digital photos are stored

Subscriptions & Services

Recurring payments and memberships

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Streaming (Netflix, Spotify, etc.)

List all for cancellation

Software subscriptions

Adobe, Microsoft 365, etc. - cancel

News/magazine subscriptions

Cancel to stop charges

Gym/club memberships

Cancel (may require death certificate)

Amazon Prime

Cancel or transfer if family shares

Gaming & Entertainment

Game accounts and digital purchases

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Steam account

Document login (purchases may not transfer)

PlayStation/Xbox/Nintendo

Document login, check digital purchases

Mobile game accounts

Document if has in-app purchases

Music & Media

Digital music and media libraries

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iTunes/Apple Music purchases

Document - may not transfer

Spotify playlists

Family may want to preserve playlists

Audible/audiobooks

Document account access

Websites & Domains

Domain names and website hosting

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Domain registrations

Document registrar login, set to auto-renew or transfer

Website hosting

Document login, decide site fate

Personal blog/website

Decide: memorialize, archive, or shut down

Business & Professional

Professional accounts and business assets

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Professional certifications

Document for verification if needed

Business accounts

Document access for business continuity

Professional licenses

Notify licensing boards

Security & Passwords

Password management and 2FA

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Password manager

CRITICAL: Share master password/recovery

2FA recovery codes

Document backup codes for critical accounts

Security questions

Document answers if used for recovery

Digital Legacy Planning Tips

Use a Password Manager

Store all credentials in one secure place (1Password, LastPass, Bitwarden)

Share Master Access Securely

Give your executor access to your password manager

Set Up Legacy Contacts Now

Google, Apple, and Facebook offer legacy planning features

Document Cryptocurrency Carefully

Without keys/seed phrases, crypto is lost forever

Review Annually

Digital accounts change frequently - update your list yearly

Consider a Digital Will

Some jurisdictions recognize instructions for digital assets

Frequently Asked Questions

Your digital legacy includes all online accounts, digital assets, subscriptions, and data you leave behind: email, social media, cloud storage, financial accounts, subscriptions, photos, domains, cryptocurrencies, and more. Planning ensures nothing is lost and accounts are handled appropriately.
Each platform has different policies. Facebook and Google have legacy/inactive account settings. Apple has Digital Legacy. Most require proof of death (death certificate) and proof of relationship. Some accounts may be inaccessible without passwords. Planning ahead with a password manager helps.
Rather than sharing individual passwords, use a password manager (1Password, LastPass, Bitwarden) and share access to that with a trusted person. Alternatively, keep an encrypted document or physical list in a secure location (safe deposit box) with your will.
Facebook can memorialize accounts or delete them. Instagram is similar. Twitter/X allows deactivation with proof. LinkedIn removes profiles. Most platforms require death certificate and proof of authority. Some allow pre-planning (Facebook Legacy Contact, Google Inactive Account Manager).
Create a list of all subscriptions (streaming, software, memberships). Cancel promptly to stop charges. Check credit card statements for recurring charges. Many subscriptions continue indefinitely until cancelled - you typically won't get refunds for unused time.
Cryptocurrency access requires wallet passwords/keys - without them, assets are permanently lost. Document: exchange accounts, wallet addresses, seed phrases, and private keys. Store securely (not just on a computer) and ensure your executor knows where to find them.

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