What Happens to Your Podia Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Priority
High — students have purchased courses
Difficulty
Moderate
Key Info
Online courses and digital products platform
Step-by-Step Guide
Review active courses and memberships
Log in and review all courses, digital products, and active memberships. Students have paid for access and expect continued availability.
Estimated time: 15 min
Check subscriber billing
If there are active memberships or coaching programs, customers are being billed monthly. Decide whether to pause billing or continue with a manager.
Estimated time: 10 min
Export customer and content data
Download customer lists, email subscribers, and course content. This data is a business asset.
Estimated time: 15 min
Contact Podia support
Reach out to Podia support about transferring ownership or managing the account during estate settlement.
Document Now Checklist
- Podia account email
- Monthly revenue
- Active course count
- Active membership subscribers
- Subscriber/email list size
- Bank account or PayPal for payouts
- Executor note: students have paid for courses — keep content accessible
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Podia. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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Shopify
If you have an active Shopify store, orders may continue coming in. Your executor needs access immediately to fulfill or refund.
GitHub
Transfer important private repositories to a trusted collaborator or organisation. Go to Repo Settings → Transfer.
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