What Happens to Your Sellfy Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Priority
High — e-commerce store with digital and physical products
Difficulty
Easy
Key Info
All-in-one e-commerce for digital and physical products
Step-by-Step Guide
Check pending orders
Review any pending physical product orders that need fulfillment. Digital product orders are fulfilled automatically.
Estimated time: 10 min
Review active subscriptions
Check for subscription products that are billing customers. Pause if the product or service cannot be maintained.
Estimated time: 10 min
Withdraw earnings
Check the earnings balance and ensure the PayPal or Stripe payout method is active for final payments.
Estimated time: 5 min
Decide on store future
Sellfy stores can run passively for digital products. Decide whether to maintain, transfer, or close the store.
Document Now Checklist
- Sellfy account email
- Store URL
- Monthly revenue
- Active subscription products
- Pending physical orders
- PayPal or Stripe payout account
- Executor note: digital products can sell passively — physical orders need fulfillment
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Sellfy. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
Domain Names (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare)
Domains expire on a specific date. If not renewed, they become publicly available and can be registered by anyone.
Shopify
If you have an active Shopify store, orders may continue coming in. Your executor needs access immediately to fulfill or refund.
GitHub
Transfer important private repositories to a trusted collaborator or organisation. Go to Repo Settings → Transfer.
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