Digital Life

Getting Access to Everything

Getting Access to Everything

Password Manager

This is the single most important page in this entire documentation. The password manager holds the keys to nearly every online account, service, and subscription. Getting into it unlocks everything else.

Password Manager Details

Password Manager 1Password
Account Email sblizzard@gmail.com
Master Password @M************j

Where to Find the Master Password

IMPORTANT: The master password is not stored digitally for security reasons. It can be found:

How to Log In

  1. Go to [URL — e.g., vault.bitwarden.com] or download the app
  2. Enter the account email listed above
  3. Enter the master password from the physical location described above
  4. You may need a two-factor code — see the "Two-Factor Authentication Devices" page

What's Inside

Once you're in, you can search for any account by name. Each entry has the username, password, and usually the website URL. Important categories to look for:

Emergency Access Feature

[Does your password manager have an Emergency Access or Trusted Contact feature? If so, who is set up as the trusted contact and how does it work?]

Getting Access to Everything

Two-Factor Authentication Devices

Many accounts require a second factor (2FA) beyond the password — usually a code from a phone app or a physical key. Here's how to handle that.

Authenticator App

App Used[e.g., Google Authenticator, Authy, Microsoft Authenticator]
On Which Device[e.g., Steve's iPhone, also on iPad]
Backup Method[Does the app sync to cloud? Is there a backup device?]

Physical Security Keys

Key TypeLocationAccounts It's Used For
[e.g., YubiKey][e.g., On keychain, in safe][e.g., Google, GitHub, Bitwarden]
[Backup key][Location][Same accounts]

SMS / Phone-Based 2FA

[Which accounts use text message codes? These will go to Steve's phone — you'll need access to that phone number. See "Phone & Cell Plan" for how to transfer or access the number.]

How to Access Steve's Phone

Phone Model[Model]
PIN / Passcode[Where to find it — e.g., password manager, written in safe]
Biometric[Face ID / fingerprint — won't work for others, use PIN]

If You Can't Get 2FA Codes

Most services have a recovery process. Look for "Recovery Codes" on the next page, or contact the service's support with a death certificate — most major services (Google, Apple, Microsoft, etc.) have a deceased user process.

Getting Access to Everything

Recovery Codes & Backup Keys

When setting up two-factor authentication, most services provide one-time recovery codes. These are the "break glass" option if the authenticator app and security keys are both unavailable.

Where Recovery Codes Are Stored

[e.g., "Printed and stored in the fireproof safe," "Saved as a secure note in the password manager," "In a text file on the encrypted USB drive in the safe"]

Recovery Codes by Service

ServiceRecovery Codes LocationNotes
Google[Location]
Apple ID[Location][Recovery key? Trusted phone number?]
Microsoft[Location]
Password Manager[Location][Most critical one]
[Other critical service][Location]

Encrypted USB / Backup Drive

[If you keep recovery codes or sensitive files on an encrypted USB drive, where is it and what's the decryption password?]

Location[Where the USB drive is]
Encryption Method[e.g., BitLocker, VeraCrypt]
Password[Where to find it]

Email & Phone

Email & Phone

Email Accounts

Primary Email

Email Address[Primary email]
Provider[Gmail, Outlook, self-hosted, etc.]
PasswordSee password manager
2FA Required?[Yes/No — see 2FA page]
Used For[e.g., Personal, bills, most account signups]

Other Email Accounts

Email AddressProviderPurposeNotes
[Email 2][Provider][Work, spam filter, etc.]
[Email 3][Provider][Purpose]

Email Forwarding / Aliases

[Are any emails forwarded to each other? Do you use aliases or catch-all addresses? This matters for receiving password reset emails.]

What to Do With Email

Keep the primary email account active for as long as possible — many account recovery and notification emails go there. Don't delete it or let it lapse. If it's a Gmail/Outlook account, it will stay active indefinitely as long as you log in occasionally. If it's tied to a custom domain, see "Domain Names & DNS" in the Self-Hosted Services chapter.

Email & Phone

Phone & Cell Plan

Steve's Phone

Phone Number[Phone number]
Carrier[e.g., Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T]
Account Holder[Name on the account]
Account Number / PIN[Account number and transfer PIN — or "see password manager"]
Plan Type[Individual / Family plan]
Monthly Cost[Amount]
How It's Paid[Auto-pay from which card/account]
Device Payment?[Still paying off the phone? How much remains?]

Family Plan Members

[If it's a family plan, list who else is on it and their numbers. They'll need to know if the account holder changes.]

NamePhone NumberNotes
[Name][Number]
[Name][Number]

Why the Phone Number Matters

Steve's phone number is likely the recovery number for many accounts and receives 2FA text codes. Do not cancel this line immediately. Keep it active for at least several months while you transition accounts. Contact the carrier to transfer ownership of the account if needed.

Porting / Transferring the Number

[Steps to transfer the phone number to another person or device. You'll typically need: death certificate, account PIN, and to visit a store or call customer service.]

Self-Hosted Services

Self-Hosted Services

Server & Network Infrastructure

For deep technical details, see "2 - Network Info" and "3 - Computers / Servers" on the Current Info shelf. This page is the executive summary.

What's Running and Why

The home runs two Unraid servers (plus supporting network infrastructure) that host media streaming, home automation, document management, DNS/ad-blocking, backups, and this documentation wiki. Everything runs on the 10.100.100.0/24 network. The primary server ("BlizzRAID") does the heavy lifting; the backup server provides redundancy and additional services.

Server Hardware

Name / RoleTypeIP AddressOSStorageNotes
BlizzRAID (Main Server)Unraid Tower10.100.100.4Unraid 7.3.2 (Lifetime license)4x 18 TB array (54 TB total, ~39 TB used), 2 TB NVMe cache, 1 TB passthroughRuns most Docker containers and VMs. Hosts Plex, *arr stack, Home Assistant, Bookstack, and more. Login: 1Pass - Blizzraid
Unraid BackupUnraid Tower10.100.100.5Unraid7x 1 TB array (7 TB total, ~3.4 TB used) + 1 TB parityBackup server with NFS mounts from BlizzRAID. Runs AdGuard, Cloudflared tunnel, DHCP VM. Login: 1Pass - Unraid Backup
Blizzard-AD (File Server)Windows Server10.100.100.15Windows (Active Directory)Active Directory domain controller and file shares. Also runs DHCP.
Ubuntu ServerVM on BlizzRAID10.100.100.6Ubuntu 24.04500 GB vdiskGeneral purpose Linux server

Virtual Machines (on BlizzRAID - 10.100.100.4)

VM NameStatusCPUsRAMIP AddressPurpose
HomeAssistantRunning48 GB10.100.100.20Smart home automation (port 8023)
DHCP - 2Running24 GB10.100.100.61DHCP server
HomepageRunning24 GBHomepage dashboard server
UbuntuRunning28 GB10.100.100.6General Linux server
WebRunning28 GBWeb server (has 1 snapshot)
web-finRunning48 GBWeb/finance server
LanToolsRunning14 GBNetwork tools
ControlRStopped28 GBRemote control

Virtual Machines (on Backup Server - 10.100.100.5)

VM NameStatusCPUsRAMPurpose
DHCPRunning24 GBDHCP server (redundant)

Network Equipment

DeviceBrand / ModelIP AddressNotes
Router / FirewallGloud Gateway Ultra10.100.100.1Runs Unifi Network Controller. Login: admin / in password manager
Managed SwitchNetgear10.100.100.2
POE SwitchCisco 24-port10.100.100.3In office closet, powers APs and cameras
8-Port SwitchUbiquiti US-8-60W10.100.100.210
WiFi AP - HouseUbiquiti UniFi10.100.100.211
WiFi AP - MikeUbiquiti UniFi10.100.100.212
WiFi AP - DrivewayUbiquiti UniFi10.100.100.132
WiFi AP - DeckUbiquiti UniFi10.100.100.136
Unifi ControllerSoftware (Docker)10.100.100.72Hosted on Backup server (10.100.100.5). Manages all WiFi APs.

How to Access the Servers

Both Unraid servers have web-based management interfaces:

UPS / Power Protection

Steve: Fill in UPS details - what model, what it protects, battery runtime, and whether it triggers auto-shutdown.

Self-Hosted Services

This Bookstack Instance

About This Wiki

You're reading it right now. This Bookstack documentation wiki runs on the home server and is the central place for all household documentation.

URLhttp://10.100.100.82/ (also https://docs.blizzhome.com)
Runs On[Which server — e.g., "Main server in Docker"]
Admin LoginSee password manager under "Bookstack"
Database[e.g., MySQL/MariaDB running alongside in Docker]

Backups

[How is Bookstack backed up? Automated? Where do backups go? How to restore?]

If It Goes Down

[Quick steps to restart — e.g., "SSH into the server and run 'docker compose up -d' in /home/steve/bookstack" or "Restart the VM called 'bookstack' in Proxmox"]

If the Server Dies

If the server hardware fails entirely, this wiki goes with it unless backups are available. Consider keeping a printed or PDF copy of the "Read This First" book and the "Getting Access to Everything" chapter somewhere safe (like with the important documents in the safe).

Self-Hosted Services

Other Self-Hosted Services

All services below run on the home servers (BlizzRAID at 10.100.100.4 and Unraid Backup at 10.100.100.5). Web interfaces are accessible from inside the home network. Credentials are in 1Password unless noted otherwise.

Critical Services

ServiceWhat It DoesURLServerNotes
VaultwardenSelf-hosted password manager (Bitwarden compatible)10.100.200.10BlizzRAIDContains all passwords. See Password Manager page.
AdGuard Home (x3)Network DNS ad-blocking10.100.100.16, 10.100.100.17, 10.100.100.18Both serversThree instances for redundancy. If all go down, change DNS on DHCP server. Ask Adam A. for help.
Nginx Proxy ManagerReverse proxy for all serviceshttp://10.100.100.98BlizzRAIDRoutes external traffic to internal services via Cloudflare tunnel
Cloudflared Tunnel (x2)Secure external access without port forwardingBoth serversConnects services to Cloudflare for external access
MariaDBDatabase server10.100.100.81BlizzRAIDUsed by Bookstack and other services
RedisIn-memory database/cache10.100.100.91BlizzRAIDUsed by Paperless-NGX and other services
DuplicatiBackup softwarehttp://10.100.100.4:8200BlizzRAIDBacks up server data to local and remote locations

Media & Entertainment

ServiceWhat It DoesURLServerNotes
PlexPrimary media server (movies, TV, music)http://10.100.100.11:32400BlizzRAIDMedia libraries: Movies, TV, 4K Movies, 4K TV, Classic TV, Music, and more
JellyfinAlternative media server10.100.200.30BlizzRAIDOpen-source Plex alternative
SonarrTV show management & downloadinghttp://10.100.100.85BlizzRAIDAutomatically downloads TV episodes
RadarrMovie management & downloadinghttp://10.100.100.87BlizzRAIDAutomatically downloads movies
LidarrMusic management & downloading10.100.200.16BlizzRAIDAutomatically downloads music
ReadarrBook/audiobook managementhttp://10.100.100.92BlizzRAIDAutomatically downloads ebooks
ProwlarrIndexer manager for *arr appshttp://10.100.100.86BlizzRAIDManages download sources for Sonarr/Radarr/etc.
SABnzbdUsenet download clienthttp://10.100.100.89BlizzRAIDDownloads from Usenet (requires active Usenet subscription)
BazarrSubtitle management10.100.200.6BlizzRAIDAutomatically downloads subtitles for movies & TV
SeerrMedia request managerhttp://10.100.100.84BlizzRAIDLets family members request movies/TV shows (replaced Overseerr)
CensorarrContent filtering for media10.100.200.70BlizzRAIDFilters content in media playback
ThreadfinIPTV/DVR proxyhttp://10.100.100.83BlizzRAIDProvides TV tuner emulation for Plex DVR
Plex-Auto-LanguagesPlex helperBlizzRAIDAutomatically sets language preferences in Plex
Plex-Poster-Helper-2Plex poster management10.100.200.19BlizzRAIDManages custom poster artwork
Pinchflat (x2)YouTube archiverhttp://10.100.100.4:8945Both serversArchives YouTube content
CalibreEbook managementhttp://10.100.100.75BlizzRAIDEbook library manager

Home Automation & Smart Home

ServiceWhat It DoesURLServerNotes
Home AssistantSmart home automation hubhttp://10.100.100.20:8023BlizzRAID (VM)Controls lights, sensors, automations. See Smart Home book on Current Info shelf.
HomeySmart home hub (Athom)10.100.100.93BlizzRAIDAdditional smart home platform
HomebridgeHomeKit bridgehttp://10.100.100.4:8581BlizzRAIDExposes non-HomeKit devices to Apple Home
Hubitat (x2)Smart home controllers10.100.100.21 (Home), 10.100.100.22 (Mike)Hardware devicesZigbee/Z-Wave controllers

Productivity & Documents

ServiceWhat It DoesURLServerNotes
BookstackDocumentation wiki (this site)http://10.100.100.82 / https://docs.blizzhome.comBlizzRAIDSee "This Bookstack Instance" page
Paperless-NGXDocument management systemhttp://10.100.100.90BlizzRAIDScans, OCRs, and organizes documents. Check for important docs!
MealieRecipe managerhttp://10.100.100.39BlizzRAIDFamily recipe collection
n8nWorkflow automation10.100.200.8BlizzRAIDAutomates tasks between services
Open WebUIAI chat interface10.100.200.50BlizzRAIDSelf-hosted AI chatbot interface

Photos & Security

ServiceWhat It DoesURLServerNotes
ImmichPhoto & video management10.100.200.15BlizzRAIDGoogle Photos alternative. Has its own PostgreSQL database (10.100.200.14).
Reolink Camera ServerSecurity camerashttp://10.100.100.80Dedicated deviceNVR for security cameras

Gaming & Other

ServiceWhat It DoesURLServerNotes
AMPGame server manager10.100.200.25BlizzRAIDManages game servers (Minecraft, etc.)
Speedtest TrackerInternet speed monitoringhttp://10.100.100.7BlizzRAIDRuns speed tests every 30 minutes
TracearrMedia tracking10.100.200.88BlizzRAIDTracks media activity
Octoprint3D printer controlhttp://10.100.100.30:5000Dedicated deviceControls 3D printer remotely
Caddy ProxyWeb server / reverse proxy10.100.100.10Additional reverse proxy
Networking ToolboxNetwork diagnosticshttp://10.100.100.4:3500BlizzRAIDNetwork troubleshooting tools

Stopped / Inactive Services

These containers exist but are currently stopped. They can be started from the Unraid Docker page if needed:

ServiceWhat It DoesServer
FlareSolverrCaptcha solving proxy for *arr appsBlizzRAID
AdGuardBuddyAdGuard sync toolBlizzRAID
WizarrPlex invitation managerBlizzRAID
PrismarrMedia management toolBlizzRAID
TandoorRecipesAlternative recipe managerBlizzRAID
GoAccess-NPMLogsNginx Proxy Manager log viewerBlizzRAID
HomepageDashboard/homepage appBlizzRAID
BentoPDFPDF generatorBlizzRAID
ConvertXFile converterBackup
MorphosFile converterBackup

Priority Guide

Critical - Needs to keep running: Vaultwarden, AdGuard Home, MariaDB, Redis, Duplicati, Nginx Proxy Manager
Important - Useful to keep but not urgent: Home Assistant, Plex, Paperless-NGX, Immich, Bookstack, SABnzbd
Nice to have - Can be shut down whenever: *arr stack, Jellyfin, Mealie, AMP, Speedtest, Pinchflat, Open WebUI, and everything else

Self-Hosted Services

Domain Names & DNS

Domains Owned

DomainRegistrarExpirationAuto-Renew?What It's Used For
blizzhome.com[Registrar — e.g., Cloudflare, Namecheap, Google][Date][Yes/No]Home documentation (docs.blizzhome.com)
[Other domain][Registrar][Date][Yes/No][Purpose]

Registrar Login

See password manager — search for the registrar name (e.g., "Cloudflare," "Namecheap").

DNS Provider

DNS Managed By[Same as registrar? Cloudflare? Self-hosted?]
How to Access[URL and login info]

What to Do With Domains

Keep auto-renew on for any domain that matters (especially blizzhome.com if this wiki uses it). Domains that aren't needed can be allowed to expire. The registrar account credentials are in the password manager.

Dynamic DNS / Reverse Proxy

[If you use a dynamic DNS service or reverse proxy (e.g., Nginx Proxy Manager, Caddy, Traefik) to make services accessible, describe the setup here.]

Self-Hosted Services

How to Keep Running or Shut Down

Option 1: Keep Everything Running (Easiest Short-Term)

The servers and services will keep running on their own for weeks or months with no intervention. As long as the power stays on and the internet bill is paid, everything will just work. This buys you time to figure out what you want to do long-term.

Option 2: Keep Only the Essentials

If you want to simplify but keep some things:

  1. Keep running: The password manager (if self-hosted), this Bookstack wiki, home automation, and DNS/ad-blocking
  2. Can shut down: Media server, any hobby/project services
  3. To stop a service: [e.g., "SSH into the server and run 'docker stop [container-name]'"]

Option 3: Shut Everything Down

If you want to turn it all off:

  1. First: Export/backup anything you want to keep:
    • This Bookstack wiki — [how to export, e.g., "Settings > Maintenance > Export" or backup files]
    • Any files on the NAS/server — [copy to an external drive or cloud]
    • Photos/media — [where they are and how to copy them]
  2. Then: You can simply power off the server. Nothing bad will happen. The smart home devices will still work locally (lights, locks) but automations will stop.
  3. WiFi and internet will keep working — those run on separate equipment (router/access points), not the server.

Getting Help

If you need someone technical to help with the servers, reach out to:

The detailed technical docs are in the "2 - Network Info" and "3 - Computers / Servers" books — a knowledgeable person can follow those.

Cloud Services & Storage

Cloud Services & Storage

Cloud Storage Accounts

Cloud Storage

ServiceAccount / EmailStorage UsedWhat's Stored ThereMonthly Cost
Google Drive[Email][e.g., 50 GB of 100 GB][Documents, scans, shared files][Free / $X]
iCloud[Apple ID email][Usage][iPhone backups, photos, docs][Amount]
OneDrive[Email][Usage][What's there][Amount]
Dropbox[Email][Usage][What's there][Amount]
[Other][Account][Usage][Contents][Cost]

Delete rows for services you don't use. All login credentials are in the password manager.

Important Files to Know About

[Call out specific folders or files that someone might need — e.g., "The 'Important Documents' folder in Google Drive has scans of all our insurance policies, the will, and tax returns going back 5 years."]

Shared Drives / Folders

[Any shared folders with family members? Shared Google Drive? Family iCloud?]

What to Do

Don't delete any cloud storage accounts right away. Review the contents first — there may be important documents, shared family photos, or files other people depend on. Most services will keep the account active indefinitely as long as the subscription is paid (or it's free tier).

Cloud Services & Storage

Photos & Media Libraries

Where Photos Are Stored

Service / LocationAccountApprox. SizeBacked Up Elsewhere?
Google Photos[Email][Size][Yes/No — where?]
Apple Photos / iCloud[Apple ID][Size][Yes/No]
Local NAS / Server[Path or share name][Size][Backup details]
External Hard Drive[Label / location][Size]
[Other]

Photo Organization

[How are photos organized — by year, by event? Is there a primary library that's the "master" copy? Any shared family albums?]

Video / Media

[Home videos — where are they stored? Any special format considerations? Media server library (Plex/Jellyfin) — where are those files?]

What to Do

Photos are irreplaceable. Before canceling any cloud storage service, make sure all photos are downloaded or backed up elsewhere. Google Takeout (takeout.google.com) can export all Google Photos. Apple has a similar process through privacy.apple.com.

Subscriptions & Memberships

Subscriptions & Memberships

Streaming Services

All login credentials are in the password manager.

Video Streaming

ServiceAccount EmailMonthly CostPayment MethodShared With
[Netflix][Email][$X][Card ending XXXX][Family members]
[Hulu][Email][$X][Card]
[Disney+][Email][$X][Card]
[YouTube Premium][Email][$X][Card][Family plan?]
[Amazon Prime Video][Email][Part of Prime][Card]
[Add/remove as needed]

Music Streaming

ServiceAccount EmailMonthly CostPayment MethodFamily Plan?
[Spotify / Apple Music / etc.][Email][$X][Card][Yes/No — who's on it]

What to Do

Review which services other family members use. Keep shared/family plan subscriptions active as long as others need them. Cancel anything that only Steve used when ready. Most services won't charge after cancellation — they just stop at the end of the billing period.

Subscriptions & Memberships

Software Subscriptions

Software & App Subscriptions

ServiceWhat It's ForCostBilling CycleKeep?
[e.g., Microsoft 365]Office apps, OneDrive[$X][Monthly/Annual][Yes — family uses it]
[e.g., Adobe CC]Photoshop, etc.[$X][Monthly/Annual][Cancel if not needed]
[e.g., Password manager]Password storage[$X][Annual][KEEP — critical]
[e.g., VPN service]Privacy/security[$X][Annual][Optional]
[e.g., Cloud backup]Online backup[$X][Monthly][Keep until data retrieved]
[Add more rows]

App Store Subscriptions

[Check for subscriptions through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. These are managed through the respective accounts, not individual websites. In iOS: Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. In Android: Play Store > Payments & subscriptions.]

Domain / Hosting Subscriptions

[Any recurring charges for domain names, web hosting, or cloud services — see also "Domain Names & DNS" page.]

Subscriptions & Memberships

Other Recurring Services

Memberships

ServiceTypeCostBillingNotes
[Amazon Prime]Shopping / Shipping[$X/year][Annual][Cancel or keep — others may use it]
[Costco / Sam's Club]Warehouse membership[$X/year][Annual]
[Gym membership]Fitness[$X/month][Monthly][May need to cancel in person]
[AAA]Roadside assistance[$X/year][Annual][Covers vehicles]
[Add more rows]

Gaming

Service / PlatformAccountMonthly CostNotes
[Xbox Game Pass / PS Plus][Username][$X][Digital game library tied to this account]
[Steam][Username][Free / varies][Purchased game library]
[Nintendo Online][Account][$X]

Charitable Giving / Recurring Donations

OrganizationAmountFrequencyPayment Method
[Church tithe][$X][Weekly/Monthly][Bank account / card]
[Other charity][$X][Monthly/Annual][Payment method]

Total Monthly Recurring Costs

[Optional: add up all the monthly costs from this chapter so family has a rough number. e.g., "Total recurring digital subscriptions: approximately $XXX/month"]

Social Media & Digital Legacy

Social Media & Digital Legacy

Social Media Accounts

All login credentials are in the password manager.

Active Accounts

PlatformUsername / ProfileEmail on AccountWhat to Do
Facebook[Username or profile URL][Email][Memorialize / Delete / Leave]
Instagram[@handle][Email][Memorialize / Delete]
Twitter / X[@handle][Email][Delete / Leave]
LinkedIn[Profile URL][Email][Memorialize / Delete]
Reddit[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]

Social Media & Digital Legacy

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:]

Accounts With Legacy / Deceased User Processes

ServiceProcessURL
GoogleInactive Account Manager or request for deceased usersupport.google.com/accounts/troubleshooter/6357590
AppleDigital Legacy Contact or deceased account requestsupport.apple.com/en-us/HT208510
FacebookMemorialization or account removalfacebook.com/help/contact/305593649477238
InstagramMemorialization requesthelp.instagram.com/contact/1474899482730688
MicrosoftNext of Kin processsupport.microsoft.com (search "deceased user")

Digital Legacy Contacts Already Configured

ServiceLegacy ContactWhat 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.