15 Online Accounts Your Family Will Need If Something Happens to You

Published on November 30, 2025

Most of us have dozens, sometimes hundreds, of online accounts. But if something happens to you tomorrow, would your family even know where to start? This guide walks through 15 types of online accounts your loved ones are most likely to need — and how you can make that process less stressful for them.

Key Takeaways

1Identify your primary email account as the "master key" for accessing other services
2List all financial accounts, including banks, investments, and cryptocurrency wallets
3Include everyday essentials like utilities, insurance portals, and mortgage details
4Don't forget personal memory stores like cloud photo services and social media accounts

Turn what you've just read into action

If you're thinking about your digital legacy, Ever Legacy can help you organize your accounts, documents and instructions in one secure place — and make sure the right people can access them when it matters.