What Happens to Your Medium Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Cost
$5/mo or $50/yr
Content
Stays published
Partner $
Claim earnings
Step-by-Step Guide
Cancel Medium membership ($5/mo or $50/yr)
Cancel at medium.com/me/settings. Request prorated refund with death cert.
Claim Medium Partner Program earnings
If the deceased earned money through Medium Partner Program, contact partner-support@medium.com with death cert to claim pending payouts.
Decide whether to keep articles published
Medium articles remain published after account closure. They can be a lasting legacy — consider keeping them up.
Document Now Checklist
- Medium username
- Whether Partner Program is active
- Monthly earnings if any
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Start your vault — free for 30 daysLast verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Medium. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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Go to Settings → Account → Download Data to save all photos, videos, and profile info.
X (Twitter)
X does NOT memorialise accounts. If not deactivated, X may eventually delete your account due to inactivity.
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