What Happens to Your Ente Auth Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Urgency
Critical — controls access to other accounts
Cloud Sync
Yes — end-to-end encrypted sync
Cross-Platform
iOS, Android, Web, Desktop
Recovery
Recovery key required for new device
Step-by-Step Guide
Access on any synced device
Ente Auth syncs across devices. Check if it's installed on the deceased's phone, tablet, or computer. The web app at auth.ente.io may also be logged in.
Find the recovery key
Ente provides a recovery key during setup. This key is needed to restore access on a new device. Check physical storage locations.
Log in with Ente account credentials
If you have the Ente account email and password, you can log into auth.ente.io to access all stored 2FA codes.
Export codes while you have access
Once you have access, export all 2FA codes immediately. Ente Auth supports plaintext export for migration.
Document Now Checklist
- Ente account email
- Ente account password location
- Recovery key location
- Devices with Ente Auth installed
- List of accounts using Ente Auth
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Related Guides
What is 2FA?
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is the single biggest barrier families face when accessing accounts after death. If 2FA is enabled on an account and nobody has the authenticator device or backup codes, the account may be permanently inaccessible.
Google Authenticator
Open Google Authenticator → tap your profile icon → turn on sync. This backs up your 2FA codes to your Google account so they survive phone loss.
Authy
Settings → Devices → Allow multi-device. This lets you add Authy to multiple phones or tablets. If multi-device is off and the phone is lost, recovery is extremely difficult.
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