What Happens to Your Phone Number Used for 2FA Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Priority
CRITICAL — keep active
Duration
At least 2-3 months
Purpose
Receives verification codes
Step-by-Step Guide
Keep this phone number active — CRITICAL
This number receives two-factor authentication codes. Canceling it locks you out of accounts that require SMS verification. Keep active for at least 2-3 months.
Document which accounts use this number
Go through all accounts and note which ones send 2FA codes to this number. Migrate each to a new number before canceling.
Migrate 2FA then cancel
After every account has been migrated to a new 2FA method, the number can safely be cancelled.
Document Now Checklist
- Phone number
- Carrier providing this number
- Accounts using this number for 2FA
- CRITICAL — do not cancel until all accounts migrated
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