What Happens to Your Fly.io Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Per-second VM charges
Data
Export volumes before destroying
Transfer
Org member access
Step-by-Step Guide
Export data from volumes
Fly.io persistent data lives on Volumes. SSH into machines with flyctl ssh console and download critical data before destroying apps.
Scale down or destroy apps
Use flyctl scale count 0 to stop all machines, or flyctl apps destroy to remove apps entirely. Each running machine incurs charges.
Add organization members
Use flyctl orgs invite to add a trusted person to your organization with admin access.
Contact Fly.io support
Contact Fly.io support for estate account closure. Provide account email and proof of authority.
Document Now Checklist
- Fly.io account email
- List all apps and organizations
- Monthly bill amount
- Note any apps with persistent volumes
- Note any custom domains and certificates
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Fly.io. 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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