Password managers and security tools are designed to be impenetrable fortresses, protecting your most sensitive information with military-grade encryption. This creates a paradox in legacy planning: the very security measures that protect you in life can permanently lock out your loved ones after death unless you plan appropriately.

Your password manager likely contains credentials for dozens or hundreds of accounts, including financial institutions, email accounts, and critical services. Without access to this vault, your family may be unable to manage your digital estate, access important accounts, or even complete basic administrative tasks after your death.

Critical challenges include recovery codes are one-time use only - disappear after use, lost recovery codes = permanent account lockout if 2fa device lost, and many users never save recovery codes during setup. These security layers protect against unauthorized access but can also prevent legitimate access by authorized family members and estate executors.

DeathNote helps you securely document master passwords, recovery keys, 2FA backup codes, and hardware security device PINs. You can provide step-by-step instructions for accessing your password vault while ensuring this information remains encrypted and protected until properly verified death triggers delivery to your designated contacts.

Consider creating a layered access plan: emergency contacts who can access critical accounts immediately, trusted executors who receive full vault access, and detailed documentation of what's stored where. This planning ensures security during life while enabling access when needed.

Account security via two-factor authentication, backup access when primary 2FA method unavailable

Feature available on most platforms: Google, Microsoft, Apple, banking, social media, crypto exchanges

Recovery codes (8-16 digits each), backup codes, one-time use codes, SMS backup numbers, authenticator app seeds

2FA-enabled accounts are the #1 cause of permanent lockout after death. Create inventory of every account using two-factor authentication.

Recovery codes are your ONLY backup if 2FA device is lost or you're deceased. Must be downloaded during initial 2FA setup or from security settings.