How can my family access my Oracle Cloud account after I die?

The process typically involves contacting Oracle Cloud with a death certificate and proof of relationship. Our step-by-step guide walks you through the exact procedure.

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What Happens to Your Oracle Cloud Account When You Die

CRITICAL — ongoing chargesEnterprise cloud

Cloud services bill per second. Cancel or transfer running resources immediately to stop charges.

Quick Facts

Billing

Charges per second on compute

Free tier

Some resources always free

Transfer

Contact Oracle support

Step-by-Step Guide

Export data from OCI resources

Download data from Object Storage, Autonomous Database, and compute instances before making changes.

Terminate paid compute instances

Stop and terminate any paid compute instances, load balancers, and database services. Free-tier resources do not incur charges.

Review compartments and IAM

Check all compartments for running resources. Add a trusted user via IAM if account transfer is needed.

Contact Oracle support

Contact Oracle Cloud support for estate account closure or transfer procedures.

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Document Now Checklist

Oracle Cloud account email and tenancy OCID
List all compartments and running resources
Monthly bill amount
Note any free-tier vs paid resources
IAM user details

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Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Oracle Cloud. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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