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 no official memorial or legacy contact system available, moderator and subreddit ownership cannot be transferred posthumously, and anonymity makes identifying deceased users difficult. 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.

Community forums, discussion boards, content sharing, niche communities, anonymous posting

Personal accounts, Reddit Premium, moderator roles, subreddit ownership

Posts, comments, saved content, direct messages, subreddit subscriptions, awards, karma, moderation logs

Store your Reddit username, email, password, and 2FA backup codes in DeathNote. Reddit has no legacy contact system, so credentials are essential for family to access your post history, manage communities, or close the account. Include any throwaway account details if relevant.

Go to User Settings > Privacy & Security > Request Your Data to download your complete Reddit history, including posts, comments, messages, and saved content. Save this archive securely and document its location. Request new archives periodically for current content.