Backup Diary - leave a note for your loved ones

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Write your passwords, necessary information, and instructions.
They'll receive it if you're not around anymore.

an illustration showing a couple of sticky notes

How it works

Write a note

Write all the necessary information, and we'll securely store it for you.

Add recipients

Add designated recipients of your note. Add their email address or phone number.

Check-in

Sign in to your account just once every

60 days

You can select between the 30, 60, and 90 days check-in period.

. If you miss it, we'll send the note to your recipients.

Store whatever is important

Note down everything others will need if you're not around.

PasswordsInsurance informationSecret keysProperty informationThings owed or lentSubscription to cancelWishesInstructionsLoans to pay offBanking detailsBusiness informationOnline accountsMortgageVehicle information

release settings

You are in control until you aren't

You have control over everything. Your note stays private and only accessible to you. You can change your check-in period to whatever you are comfortable with.

Regular Reminders

Life is busy, and we get it. That's why we'll remind you to check back in and have a 7-day grace period before we release the note.

Check-in to Backup Diary

Check-in to Backup Diary

Hey, you last checked-in 30 days ago. We hope everything is okay. Please take a minute and check-in or update your note now.

We convert your note into a PDF document and send it to all recipients.

Automatic Delivery

There is no manual action needed from anyone. Once your check-in period (including the

7-day grace

We wait seven more days after your main check-in period expires. During the grace period, you can still check-in to stop your note from being released.

) has elapsed, we'll send the note to your recipients.

Secure by-default

We store your sensitive information using industry-standard encryption. It's the same standard used by financial institutions and the military.

We use the Advanced Encryption Standard 256-bit key with authentication data for at-rest encryption of your sensitive information.

Used and loved by many

A growing number of users are getting peace of mind.

"Hey, I always wondered what would happen to my loan and its interest if I went into a coma. Would I wake up to a massive amount of repayment that I'd have to declare bankruptcy?

But now I have all the details my family would need to deal with my finances. So consider this an appreciation support ticket!"

Jared Macey

"When our mother died unexpectedly last year, we ended up in a 6-month court battle to get her bank accounts in order. So when I heard about Backup Diary, I immediately signed up and had my husband do the same."

Mia Ushani

"It is for sure a helpful service! Life is busy, and we end up forgetting the small things. But life is also unexpected, and those small things can be very impactful for our friends and family. "

Kira Washington

Clear Pricing

  • Peace of mind
  • One-time payment
  • Periodic reminders to check-in
  • Update the Note and recipients whenever you need

Frequently Asked Questions

A note is just a text document you can create and store with us. You can write anything you want in it.

Anyone you want. You just need to add their email address or phone number.

Once your note is released, we'll convert it into a PDF document and send it to them via whatever delivery method you choose: email or Whatsapp.

No. No one can see your note before it's released. So your recipients will only see it when they receive it.

It means signing in to your Backup Diary account. When you check in, we know you're okay and available. You can sign in from any device you want. Once you've signed in, you'll see your check-in status on 'Your Account' page.

You can select the period you'll check in with us at least once. That's what we call the check-in period. You can choose between 30, 60, and 90 days as your check-in period.

We'll keep reminding you to check-in or update your Note. But if you fail to check-in during the check-in period, we'll still give you a 7-day grace period to check-in and stop your Note from being released. After that, we will release the Note if you still don't check-in.

Good, we'd love to answer them. Please reach out to us via chat on the website, or send us an email at help@backupdiary.com

* lifetime refers to 20 years or until the note is released, whichever comes first.

Don't leave it to tomorrow

There may not even be one.