What Happens to Your Fly.io / Railway / Render Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Continues until cancelled
Data
Export before closing
Step-by-Step Guide
Cancel or transfer active deployments
App deployments incur ongoing charges. Cancel billing or transfer the account to continue operations.
Export data before account closure
Database data and application files should be exported before the account is closed.
Document Now Checklist
- Account emails for each platform
- List all active deployments
- Monthly costs per platform
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Fly.io / Railway / Render. 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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