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 physical device required to access registered accounts - cannot be remotely accessed, lost hardware key = account lockout unless backup key registered, and most users register only one key per account (no backup). 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.

Passwordless authentication, two-factor authentication (2FA), hardware-based security for high-value accounts

Works with: Google, Microsoft, Apple, Dropbox, GitHub, Coinbase, Kraken, Facebook, Twitter, password managers

Physical USB/NFC devices (YubiKey, Titan Security Key, FIDO2 keys), device PINs, backup keys, account registrations

The #1 rule of hardware keys: ALWAYS register 2+ keys per account. Single key = single point of failure. If lost, stolen, or you die with key on your person, account is locked forever.

Hardware keys are useless to your family if they can't find them. Physical location is critical for inheritance.