How do major platforms handle accounts after death?

Submitted by eigenaar on September 8, 2025
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How do major platforms handle accounts after death?
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Policies vary:

  • Apple allows setting a Legacy Contact to access photos and files (excluding passwords and DRM-protected content).

  • Google’s Inactive Account Manager enables sharing or auto-deletion after inactivity.

  • Facebook/Instagram allow memorializing via a legacy contact; deletion requires proof of death.

  • TikTok and others also offer memorialization or account deactivation options.

This patchwork adds urgency to using a dedicated legacy platform.

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