What Happens to Your Aegis Authenticator Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Urgency
Critical — controls access to other accounts
Platform
Android only
Backups
Encrypted vault backups available
Open Source
Yes — fully open source
Step-by-Step Guide
Keep the Android phone active
Aegis is Android-only. Keep the phone charged and do not factory reset it. The vault is encrypted and stored locally.
Find the vault password or biometric access
Aegis vault is encrypted with a password. If biometric unlock is enabled, use the phone's fingerprint/face to access. Otherwise, find the vault password.
Look for exported backup files
Aegis allows exporting encrypted vault backups. Check the phone's storage, cloud drives, or external storage for .json backup files.
Use codes to access linked accounts
Once the vault is unlocked, generate codes for each linked account. Document which accounts use Aegis for 2FA.
Document Now Checklist
- Android phone Aegis is installed on
- Vault password location
- Backup file location (and password)
- Biometric unlock enabled (yes/no)
- List of accounts using Aegis
Save this to your vault
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Start your vault — free for 30 daysLast verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Aegis Authenticator. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
What is 2FA?
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is the single biggest barrier families face when accessing accounts after death. If 2FA is enabled on an account and nobody has the authenticator device or backup codes, the account may be permanently inaccessible.
Google Authenticator
Open Google Authenticator → tap your profile icon → turn on sync. This backs up your 2FA codes to your Google account so they survive phone loss.
Authy
Settings → Devices → Allow multi-device. This lets you add Authy to multiple phones or tablets. If multi-device is off and the phone is lost, recovery is extremely difficult.
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