What Happens to Your LaunchDarkly Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Per-seat pricing
Flags
Apps may break without flag service
Transfer
Admin access
Step-by-Step Guide
Document all feature flags
List all feature flags, their current states (on/off), and targeting rules. Applications may behave unexpectedly if the flag service becomes unavailable.
Export flag configurations
Use the LaunchDarkly API to export all flag configurations, segments, and environments. This data is needed to recreate flags elsewhere.
Add team members
Account Settings → Members → Invite. Add a trusted person with Admin role to manage flags and billing.
Contact LaunchDarkly to cancel
Contact LaunchDarkly support for estate account transfer or cancellation. Some plans have annual commitments.
Document Now Checklist
- LaunchDarkly account email
- SDK key locations for each environment
- Monthly bill amount
- List critical feature flags and their states
- Note any annual contract terms
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with LaunchDarkly. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
GitHub
GitHub has no formal memorialization process. Private repos become permanently inaccessible without account credentials. Add a trusted contact as org owner for any organizations you manage.
Vercel
Add a trusted person to your Vercel team with Admin role. This ensures deployments continue.
Netlify
Add a trusted person to your Netlify team. Team → Members → Invite.
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