The Digital Afterlife File

A clearer plan for your digital life

Your digital life is spread across inboxes, devices, subscriptions, photo libraries, cloud accounts, and online purchases. If you’re suddenly unavailable, could someone you trust figure out what matters and where to begin? The Digital Afterlife File gives you a clear, manageable way to prepare—one practical step at a time.

Build an organized handover system that helps a trusted person understand what you have, where important information is kept, and what you would like done. Create a useful account and device inventory, prioritize the digital items that matter most, and make a plan for photos, videos, files, subscriptions, and online accounts. You’ll also consider account recovery, two-factor authentication, password managers, recovery codes, and provider options such as trusted contacts or account memorialization.

Rather than putting passwords in an unsafe master list, you’ll learn to document how authorized access can be obtained and where instructions are stored. Checklists, decision prompts, and examples help turn good intentions into a system another person can actually use. Start small, record what remains undecided, and build a routine for keeping your file current.

Whether you’re planning for an emergency, an extended absence, or the future, this practical guide helps you leave less guesswork—and a more secure, thoughtful handover.