What Happens to Your Skool Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Priority
Critical — paid community with active members
Difficulty
Moderate
Key Info
Community + courses platform with monthly billing
Step-by-Step Guide
Check active member billing
Log in and review the number of paying members and monthly revenue. Members are being charged and expect access.
Estimated time: 10 min
Add an admin
Add a trusted person as a group admin who can manage the community, courses, and member communications.
Estimated time: 10 min
Notify the community
Post an update to inform members of the situation. Give them the option to pause or cancel their membership if the community cannot be maintained.
Estimated time: 15 min
Evaluate and decide
A Skool community with paying members is a saleable asset. Consult with a business broker or attorney about selling or transferring ownership.
Document Now Checklist
- Skool account email
- Community name and URL
- Monthly revenue
- Active paid member count
- Stripe payment connection
- Executor note: members are billing monthly — get admin access immediately
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Skool. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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Shopify
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GitHub
Transfer important private repositories to a trusted collaborator or organisation. Go to Repo Settings → Transfer.
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