What Happens to Your Firebase Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Usage-based (Blaze plan)
Data
Firestore, Storage, Auth users
Transfer
Add project collaborators
Step-by-Step Guide
Export Firestore and Realtime Database
Use Firebase Console → Firestore → Export or the firebase-admin SDK to export all database collections. Export Realtime Database as JSON.
Download Storage files
Export all files from Firebase Storage. Use gsutil or the Firebase Console to download bucket contents.
Add project collaborators
Firebase Console → Project Settings → Users and Permissions. Add a trusted person as Owner to maintain the project.
Downgrade to Spark plan or delete project
Switch from Blaze to Spark (free) plan to stop charges, or delete the Firebase project entirely. Note: deleting is irreversible.
Document Now Checklist
- Firebase project names and IDs
- Google account email linked to Firebase
- Monthly Firebase/GCP bill amount
- List all Firebase services in use (Firestore, Auth, Storage, Functions)
- Note any connected apps and their platforms
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Firebase. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
GitHub
GitHub has no formal memorialization process. Private repos become permanently inaccessible without account credentials. Add a trusted contact as org owner for any organizations you manage.
Vercel
Add a trusted person to your Vercel team with Admin role. This ensures deployments continue.
Netlify
Add a trusted person to your Netlify team. Team → Members → Invite.
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