What Happens to Your Supabase Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Billing
Pro plan charges monthly
Data
Postgres, Storage, Auth
Transfer
Org member transfer
Step-by-Step Guide
Export Postgres database
Use pg_dump with the connection string from Settings → Database to export all tables and data. This is the most critical step.
Download Storage bucket files
Export all files from Supabase Storage buckets. Use the dashboard or supabase-js client to download everything.
Add organization members
Organization Settings → Members → Invite. Add a trusted person as Owner to maintain the project.
Pause or delete projects
Pause unused projects to stop charges (data preserved for 90 days) or delete entirely. Downgrade to free tier if one project suffices.
Document Now Checklist
- Supabase account email
- List all project names and URLs
- Database connection strings (or their location in password manager)
- Monthly bill amount
- Note any Edge Functions deployed
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Supabase. 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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