What Happens to Your SendGrid Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Monthly plan charges
Apps lose email sending
Transfer
Teammate access
Step-by-Step Guide
Document all sending domains and API keys
List all authenticated sending domains and API keys. Applications using these keys will stop sending email if the account is closed.
Export email templates and contact lists
Download all email templates and marketing contact lists. Marketing → Contacts → Export. Templates can be exported via the API.
Add teammates
Settings → Teammates → Add Teammate. Add a trusted person with Admin access to manage the account.
Downgrade or cancel plan
Downgrade to the free tier (100 emails/day) or cancel. Contact SendGrid support for account transfer.
Document Now Checklist
- SendGrid account email
- List all authenticated sending domains
- API key locations (password manager)
- Monthly plan cost
- List applications that send email through SendGrid
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Document every WordPress.com site URL, admin login email, and whether each has a premium plan. Add a separate vault entry for each site if you manage multiple.
WordPress.org (Self-Hosted)
Document every self-hosted WordPress site URL, hosting provider, wp-admin login, and database credentials. Add a separate vault entry for each site.
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.
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