What Happens to Your Railway Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Usage-based per resource
Data
Export databases first
Transfer
Team member access
Step-by-Step Guide
Export database data
If using Railway Postgres, MySQL, or Redis, export all data using the appropriate CLI tools with the connection string from the Railway dashboard.
Document all services
Note all deployed services, their GitHub repo connections, and environment variables. Railway projects can contain multiple linked services.
Add team members
Project Settings → Members. Add a trusted person to maintain deployed services.
Remove services or delete project
Remove individual services or delete entire projects to stop charges. Contact Railway support for account closure.
Document Now Checklist
- Railway account email
- List all projects and services
- Database connection strings
- Monthly bill amount
- Note any connected GitHub repos
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Railway. 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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