What Happens to Your Sentry Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Team/Business plans charge monthly
Data
Error logs retained per plan
Transfer
Org member access
Step-by-Step Guide
Add organization members
Settings → Members → Invite Member. Add a trusted person as Owner to maintain error monitoring for production apps.
Document monitored projects
List all projects being monitored and their DSN keys. Apps using Sentry will stop reporting errors if the account is closed.
Export critical error data
Use the Sentry API to export error reports if historical data is needed. Data retention depends on the plan tier.
Downgrade or cancel plan
Downgrade to Developer (free) tier or cancel the subscription. Contact Sentry support for account transfer.
Document Now Checklist
- Sentry account email
- List all monitored projects
- DSN keys for each project
- Monthly bill amount
- Note which production apps depend on Sentry
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Sentry. 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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