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, creator fund and monetization require active account management, and phone number or email-based authentication blocks family access. 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.

Short-form video creation, entertainment, influencer content, trending challenges, creative expression

Personal accounts, creator accounts, business accounts, verified accounts

Videos, sounds, comments, direct messages, likes, follower connections, live stream recordings, drafts

Store your TikTok username, phone/email, password, and 2FA backup codes in DeathNote. TikTok has no legacy contact system, so credentials are the only way for family to access, preserve, or manage your account after death. Update whenever security settings change.

TikTok requires individual video downloads - there's no bulk archive feature. Periodically download your videos by opening each one and selecting the three-dot menu > Save Video. Store these files securely and document their location for family access to your creative work.