Digital legacy
The online accounts, files, photos, devices, records, and digital memories a person leaves behind.
Plain-English terms
Digital Legacy Glossary
Short definitions for the words people run into while organizing accounts, estate documents, and emergency access.
Digital executor
A person named or informally trusted to help manage digital accounts and assets after death or incapacity.
Emergency access
A password manager or account feature that lets a trusted person request access under specific conditions.
Recovery code
A backup code used to regain access to an account when two-factor authentication is unavailable.
Two-factor authentication
A second login step, such as an authenticator app, text message, security key, or recovery code.
Beneficiary
A person or organization designated to receive money, property, account benefits, or insurance proceeds.
Probate
The court process for validating a will and handling estate administration when required.
Online memorial
A website or page for sharing stories, photos, service information, and tributes for someone who died.