What Happens to Your Mullvad VPN Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Urgency
Medium — cancel subscription
Data
No personal data stored
Account
Number-based — no email required
Billing
Prepaid time — no auto-renewal
Step-by-Step Guide
Find the account number
Mullvad uses a random account number instead of email. Check the app, browser bookmarks, or physical records for this number.
Check remaining time
Mullvad is prepaid — there is no auto-renewal. Log in to check if there is remaining paid time. No cancellation is needed if time runs out.
Remove from all devices
Uninstall Mullvad from all devices. No personal data is stored in the VPN.
Document Now Checklist
- Account number
- Remaining paid time
- Devices installed on
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Mullvad VPN. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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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