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What Happens to Your Aegis Authenticator Account When You Die

Critical2FA AppAndroid OnlyEncrypted Backups
Without the phone that has the authenticator app, you may be locked out of every account that uses 2FA. Keep the deceased's phone active and charged.

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

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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

Last 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

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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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