What Happens to Your Deployed Application Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Hosting
Charges until cancelled
Users
May have active users
Revenue
May generate income
Step-by-Step Guide
Document the hosting platform and costs
Note where the application is deployed, the monthly hosting cost, and whether it generates revenue. Revenue-generating apps need careful transition planning.
Export application data
Export all user data, database contents, uploaded files, and configuration. This data may have legal or business value.
Document all service dependencies
List all third-party services the app depends on (databases, APIs, email, auth, payment processing). Each may need separate attention.
Plan for continuity or shutdown
Decide whether the app should continue running (transfer ownership) or be shut down (notify users, export data, cancel hosting).
Document Now Checklist
- Application name and URL
- Hosting platform and monthly cost
- Source code repository location
- List all service dependencies (database, auth, email, payments)
- Monthly revenue if applicable
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Deployed Application. 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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