What Is a Digital Legacy?

A digital legacy includes all the online accounts, digital assets, and internet profiles that are left behind when a person dies. Some people may only have an email address while others maintain an extensive digital footprint over their lifetime. A digital legacy often contains the following online accounts and profiles:

• Email Addresses – includes personal and work email addresses.
• Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat, etc.
• Communication Apps – Skype, WhatsApp
• Websites and Blogs – personal/business websites and licensed domain names
• Gaming – Xbox, Wii, Playstation, ESPN
• Financial Services – banking, trading, 401K (and retirement accounts), PayPal
• Entertainment – Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Cable TV
• Photos, Music, Books – Shutterfly, Kindle, iTunes, Spotify
• Online Shopping – Amazon, eBay, Craigslist, Etsy
• Travel – Uber, Airbnb, Expedia, airline/rental car apps
• Other – health/medical accounts, Listservs, dating profiles, etc.

These are just a few examples of the more well-known digital accounts. The list can go on and on, as new online apps, networks, and services are created every day. Keep in mind that a digital legacy also includes all the login usernames and passwords associated with each online account and profile, and keeping this information safe and secure is vital to managing a loved one’s digital afterlife.

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