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What Happens to Your JSTOR Account When You Die

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Quick Facts

Subscription

Cancel JPASS if active

Shelf

Download saved articles

Access

May have institutional access

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Cancel JSTOR individual subscription

Cancel JPASS or any individual JSTOR subscription to stop recurring charges. Institutional access is separate.

2

Download saved articles

Download any articles saved to the personal shelf before closing the account.

Document Now Checklist

  • JSTOR account email
  • Subscription type (JPASS, etc.)
  • Saved articles on shelf

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

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