What Happens to Your Neon Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Compute-hour based
Data
Export Postgres dumps
Transfer
Org member access
Step-by-Step Guide
Export databases with pg_dump
Use pg_dump with the Neon connection string to export all project databases. Export each branch separately.
Delete non-essential branches
Delete development branches to reduce compute usage. Neon bills by compute hours consumed.
Add project collaborators
Project Settings → Collaborators. Add a trusted person to manage the project and its databases.
Delete projects or downgrade
Delete projects to stop charges or downgrade to the free tier. Contact Neon support for account closure.
Document Now Checklist
- Neon account email
- List all projects and branches
- Connection string locations
- Monthly bill amount
- Note any projects serving live production traffic
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Neon. 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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