Social media platforms have become central repositories of our digital lives, containing conversations, connections, and memories that often matter deeply to those we leave behind. Yet these platforms were built for the living, not the dead, creating unique challenges for digital legacy planning.

When someone passes away, their social media accounts often become unexpected memorials. Friends and family gather in comment threads, share memories, and process grief through the very platform where they once shared everyday moments. Understanding how to prepare for this transition is essential.

The primary challenges families face include memorial accounts become read-only with no login access, linkedin does not provide legacy contact designation, and premium subscriptions and features lost upon memorialization. These technical barriers often prevent loved ones from accessing important information, preserving memories, or even closing accounts when desired.

DeathNote helps you navigate these complexities by providing secure credential storage, clear instructions for account access, and guidance on platform-specific policies. You can document your preferences for account management, designate trusted contacts, and ensure your digital legacy reflects your intentions rather than platform defaults.

Beyond technical access, consider what messages or information you'd want shared through these platforms. Many people use social media to announce deaths and share memorial details, making it essential to have clear guidance for those managing your accounts posthumously.

Professional networking, career development, job searching, business connections, thought leadership

Personal profiles, LinkedIn Premium, company page admin, recruiter accounts

Work history, connections, recommendations, endorsements, posts, articles, messages, job applications

Choose whether you want your LinkedIn profile memorialized (preserved as a professional legacy) or completely removed. Memorialization maintains your work history, recommendations, and contributions as a read-only tribute. Document this preference clearly in your DeathNote.

Store your LinkedIn email, password, phone number, and 2FA backup codes in DeathNote. While LinkedIn offers memorialization, family may need access to download your professional history, manage company pages, or submit a proper memorial request.