Social Media & Digital Legacy
Social Media Accounts
All login credentials are in the password manager.
Active Accounts
| Platform | Username / Profile | Email on Account | What to Do |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Username or profile URL] | [Email] | [Memorialize / Delete / Leave] | |
| [@handle] | [Email] | [Memorialize / Delete] | |
| Twitter / X | [@handle] | [Email] | [Delete / Leave] |
| [Profile URL] | [Email] | [Memorialize / Delete] | |
| [Username] | [Email] | [Leave / Delete] | |
| YouTube | [Channel name] | [Google account] | [Leave / Delete] |
| [Other] |
What "Memorialize" Means
Some platforms (Facebook, Instagram) let you turn a profile into a memorial page. This preserves the profile and lets friends post memories. You'll typically need to submit a death certificate through the platform's help center.
Legacy Contact (Facebook)
[Have you set a Legacy Contact on Facebook? If so, who? This person can manage your memorialized profile.]
Google Inactive Account Manager
[Have you set up Google's Inactive Account Manager? If so, who is the trusted contact and what will they receive? Check at myaccount.google.com/inactive]
Digital Legacy & Memorial Settings
My Wishes
[This is the place to express what you'd want done with your digital presence. Write in your own words. For example:]
- "Memorialize my Facebook, delete Twitter and Reddit."
- "Keep my Google account active for at least a year — there are shared files others need."
- "My photo library on Google Photos has all our family photos — please make sure [person] has a copy before closing anything."
- "Don't worry about the servers — just turn them off when you're ready."
Accounts With Legacy / Deceased User Processes
| Service | Process | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Inactive Account Manager or request for deceased user | support.google.com/accounts/troubleshooter/6357590 | |
| Apple | Digital Legacy Contact or deceased account request | support.apple.com/en-us/HT208510 |
| Memorialization or account removal | facebook.com/help/contact/305593649477238 | |
| Memorialization request | help.instagram.com/contact/1474899482730688 | |
| Microsoft | Next of Kin process | support.microsoft.com (search "deceased user") |
Digital Legacy Contacts Already Configured
| Service | Legacy Contact | What They Can Access |
|---|---|---|
| Apple (Digital Legacy) | [Name or "not set up"] | [Details] |
| Google (Inactive Account Manager) | [Name or "not set up"] | [Details] |
| Facebook (Legacy Contact) | [Name or "not set up"] | [Details] |
| Password Manager (Emergency Access) | [Name or "not set up"] | [Details] |
Recommendation
If you haven't already set up legacy/inactive account contacts on Google, Apple, and Facebook, consider doing so. It makes access much easier for your family without having to go through formal requests with death certificates. The password manager's emergency access feature is especially valuable.