What Happens to Your Domain Names (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare) Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Deadline
Before domain expires
Difficulty
Hard
Key Info
Domains expire and become available to anyone
Step-by-Step Guide
List all domains
Document every domain you own, which registrar holds it, and the expiration date.
Estimated time: 15 min
Enable auto-renew
Enable auto-renewal on all important domains to prevent accidental expiration.
Estimated time: 10 min
Transfer to a trusted person
Consider transferring important domains to a family member or business partner now.
Estimated time: 30 min
Executor contacts registrar
Executor contacts the registrar with Death Certificate and estate documents to transfer domain ownership.
Document Now Checklist
- Domain names
- Registrar (GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.)
- Expiration dates
- Auto-renew status
- Account login email
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Shopify
If you have an active Shopify store, orders may continue coming in. Your executor needs access immediately to fulfill or refund.
GitHub
Transfer important private repositories to a trusted collaborator or organisation. Go to Repo Settings → Transfer.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Log in and download all files stored in Creative Cloud before cancelling.
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