Guide
Guide
Guide
The ultimate guide: managing your digital legacy
What will happen to your emails, your social media, your online banking, and your thousands of digital photos when you're no longer around?
Everything in order
Make sure your family can easily access what matters most to you.
Everything in order
Make sure your family can easily access what matters most to you.
What needs to be arranged?
Don't let those precious memories slip away.
What needs to be arranged?
Don't let those precious memories slip away.
What exactly is a digital legacy?
Your digital legacy is more than just a list of passwords. It's the sum of all your digital possessions, responsibilities, and memories.
We break it down into three categories:
Logistics (Financial & Access): Your online bank accounts, crypto wallets, investment apps, passwords for your devices (phone, laptop), and dormant subscriptions.
Administration (Accounts & Ownership): Your email accounts (like Google/Gmail), social media (like Facebook/Instagram), and cloud storage (like Apple iCloud)
Personal Legacy (Memories): Your thousands of digital photos and videos, personal documents, and meaningful messages to your loved ones.
Unorganized, this is a digital "shoebox" full of loose ends. Organized, it's one of the most valuable documents you can leave behind.
What exactly is a digital legacy?
Your digital legacy is more than just a list of passwords. It is the sum of all your digital possessions, responsibilities, and memories.
We divide it into three categories:
Logistics (Financial & Access): Your online bank accounts, crypto wallets, investment apps, passwords for your devices (phone, laptop), and dormant subscriptions.
Administration (Accounts & Ownership): Your email accounts (like Google/Gmail), social media (like Facebook/Instagram), and cloud storage (like Apple iCloud)
Personal Legacy (Memories): Your thousands of digital photos and videos, personal documents, and meaningful messages to your loved ones.
Unorganized, this are digital "loose ends". Organized, it becomes one of the most valuable documents you can leave behind.
%
of Dutch people haven't sorted out their digital inheritance yet.
%
of Dutch people haven't sorted out their digital inheritance yet.
%
of Dutch people haven't sorted out their digital inheritance yet.
%
of Dutch people aren't quite sure what a digital legacy really means.
%
of Dutch people aren't quite sure what a digital legacy really means.
%
of Dutch people aren't quite sure what a digital legacy really means.
%
of relatives in the Netherlands indicated that handling a digital inheritance was quite challenging
%
of relatives in the Netherlands indicated that handling a digital inheritance was quite challenging
%
of relatives in the Netherlands indicated that handling a digital inheritance was quite challenging
Why is this important right now?
This is no longer a "later" problem. Our lives are so deeply digitized that doing nothing has serious consequences:
Financial Losses: Ongoing subscriptions cost your loved ones unnecessary money. Unreachable assets (like a crypto-portfolio) are lost forever.
Administrative Nightmares: Without the right information, your executor must spend countless hours calling helpdesks, often without any results.
Permanent Loss of Memories: Tech giants like Apple and Google have extremely strict privacy policies. Without preparation, accounts are permanently locked, and your most cherished photos and videos are lost forever.
Why is this important right now?
This is no longer a "later" problem. Our lives are so deeply digitized that doing nothing has serious consequences:
Financial Losses: Ongoing subscriptions cost your loved ones unnecessary money. Unreachable assets (like a crypto-portfolio) are lost forever.
Administrative Nightmares: Without the right information, your executor must spend countless hours calling helpdesks, often without any results.
Permanent Loss of Memories: Tech giants like Apple and Google have extremely strict privacy policies. Without preparation, accounts are permanently locked, and your most cherished photos and videos are lost forever.
Checklist
Checklist
Checklist
What does your digital legacy consist of?
An inventory is the first step towards clarity. Most people think about their email or social media, but your digital life is much bigger. It’s a complex web of access, finances, and memories.
Below, you’ll find an overview of common accounts, login codes, and other important details that all - directly or indirectly - form part of your digital legacy.
An inventory is the first step towards having a clear picture. Most people think of their email or social media, but your digital life is much more than that. It’s a complex web of access, finances, and memories.
Below is an overview of common accounts, login details, and other important information that all - directly or indirectly - form part of your digital legacy.
Device Access
Phone PIN code
Computer password
DigiD
Password Manager
Finances
Online banking
Investment apps
Credit Cards
Cryptowallets
Subscriptions
Netflix
Spotify
Newspapers & magazines
Software (Adobe, Microsoft)
Email & Cloud
Gmail
iCloud
OneDrive
Dropbox
Social Media
X (Twitter)
Insurance & Pension
Digital policies
Pension Overview
newspapers
software (Adobe, Microsoft)
Fixed expenses
Energy company
Internet provider
Phone provider
Mortgage
Personal
Notes
Precious photos
Final wishes
Personal Letters
Methods
Methods
Methods
How do you manage your digital legacy?
There are three ways to approach this. We'll explain them honestly.
There are three ways to approach this. We'll explain them honestly.
Method 1: The "Do-it-yourself" approach
You make a list in a Word document, a notebook, or an Excel file. Advantage: It's free and easy to update if needed. Disadvantage: It isn't secure; there's often no backup, making a notebook vulnerable to fire and theft. If you use a password-protected Word document, the encryption can be relatively easy to bypass. Moreover, homemade lists are usually incomplete: You're almost guaranteed to miss crucial information.
Method 2: The legal route
You might think everything's sorted just because you have a will. However, that's only partially true. Pro: A will is legally binding for major assets (like your house and money). Con: A will doesn't solve the practical access to your digital accounts. Plus, it's expensive to update if something in your situation changes.
Method 3: Vault
You are using a platform built specifically for this purpose. A system that helps you make an inventory, store it securely, and share it meaningfully. Benefit: It combines the completeness of a checklist, the security of a safe, and the convenience of an app. It's the only method that solves all the drawbacks of the other two.
Method 1: The "Do-it-yourself" approach
You make a list in a Word document, a notebook, or an Excel file. Advantage: It's free and easy to update if needed. Disadvantage: It isn't secure; there's often no backup, making a notebook vulnerable to fire and theft. If you use a password-protected Word document, the encryption can be relatively easy to bypass. Moreover, homemade lists are usually incomplete: You're almost guaranteed to miss crucial information.
Method 2: The legal route
You might think everything's sorted just because you have a will. However, that's only partially true. Pro: A will is legally binding for major assets (like your house and money). Con: A will doesn't solve the practical access to your digital accounts. Plus, it's expensive to update if something in your situation changes.
Method 3: Vault
You are using a platform built specifically for this purpose. A system that helps you make an inventory, store it securely, and share it meaningfully. Benefit: It combines the completeness of a checklist, the security of a safe, and the convenience of an app. It's the only method that solves all the drawbacks of the other two.
Method 1: The "Do-it-yourself" approach
You make a list in a Word document, a notebook, or an Excel file. Advantage: It's free and easy to update if needed. Disadvantage: It isn't secure; there's often no backup, making a notebook vulnerable to fire and theft. If you use a password-protected Word document, the encryption can be relatively easy to bypass. Moreover, homemade lists are usually incomplete: You're almost guaranteed to miss crucial information.
Method 2: The legal route
You might think everything's sorted just because you have a will. However, that's only partially true. Pro: A will is legally binding for major assets (like your house and money). Con: A will doesn't solve the practical access to your digital accounts. Plus, it's expensive to update if something in your situation changes.
Method 3: Vault
You are using a platform built specifically for this purpose. A system that helps you make an inventory, store it securely, and share it meaningfully. Benefit: It combines the completeness of a checklist, the security of a safe, and the convenience of an app. It's the only method that solves all the drawbacks of the other two.
The Veault method: a simple, safe & human approach
We built Veault on three principles to help you move from chaos to clarity
Simple
The biggest problem is being overwhelmed. The task feels too big. Veault solves this with a "One Thought at a Time" interface.
We don't give you an empty, intimidating form. Our platform asks you simple questions, one at a time:
"Do you have a Netflix account?"
"Where do you keep your most important photos?"
"Do you have a password manager?"
This guided process ensures you don't miss anything and makes a heavy task light and manageable. You can do this at your own pace and finish it in an afternoon.
Secure
This is our core promise. You entrust us with your most sensitive data, and that's why it's crucial we provide you with the best possible security.
Zero-Knowledge Architecture: A technical term for a simple promise: we cannot read your data. Only you hold the key (your master password). All your data is encrypted on your device before it reaches our servers. Even if we were hacked, hackers would only see unreadable, encrypted 'chaos'. Read here for a simple explanation of what 'Zero-Knowledge' means.
European Hosting: We are a European company. Your data is safely stored in the EU, under the world's strictest privacy laws (GDPR).
Personal
Your legacy is more than administration. It's your story. Unlike a cold password manager, Veault is built for the human side of your legacy.
Capture Stories: We give you space to write the stories behind your most cherished photos.
Leave Messages: Write a personal letter to your children, or share your most important life advice.
Provide Context: Write instructions for your executor. "Please close this account," or "This savings account is for [Child's Name]'s education."
The Veault method: a simple, safe & human approach
We've built Veault on three principles to help you move from chaos to clarity
Simple
The biggest problem is feeling overwhelmed. The task feels too big. Veault solves this with a "One Thought at a Time" interface.
We don't give you an empty, intimidating form. Our platform asks you simple questions, one by one:
"Do you have a Netflix account?"
"Where do you keep your important photos?"
"Do you have a password manager?"
This guided process ensures you don't forget anything and makes a daunting task light and manageable. You can do this at your own pace and finish in one afternoon.
Secure
This is our core promise. You're trusting us with your most sensitive data, so it's crucial we give you the best possible security.
Zero-Knowledge Architecture: A technical term for a simple promise: we can't read your data. Only you have the key (your master password). All your data is encrypted on your device before it reaches our servers. Even if we were hacked, the hackers would only see unreadable, encrypted 'chaos'. Read here for a simple explanation of what 'Zero-Knowledge' means.
European Hosting: We're a European company. Your data is securely stored in the EU, under the world's strictest privacy laws (GDPR).
Personal
Your legacy is more than just paperwork. It's your story. Unlike a cold password manager, Veault is built for the human side of your legacy.
Capture Stories: We give you space to write down the stories behind your most cherished photos.
Leave Messages: Write a personal letter to your children, or share your key life advice.
Provide Context: Write instructions for your executor. "Please cancel this account," or "This savings account is for [Child's Name]'s education."
Start today by creating peace of mind
Start today by creating peace of mind
Don't wait for "later". Taking care of your digital legacy is the greatest act of care you can do for your family today.
It might take you a few hours, but it will save them weeks of stress, thousands of euros in costs, and it will rescue your most cherished memories from being forgotten.
Don't wait for "later". Taking care of your digital legacy is the most caring act you can do for your family today.
It might take you a few hours, but it will save them weeks of stress, thousands of euros in expenses, and it will rescue your most cherished memories from being forgotten.
Give your family the gift of clarity and peace of mind.
Ready to really secure your digital memories?
Start creating clarity and peace of mind today.
Give your family the gift of clarity and peace of mind.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Curious if Veault is the right choice for you too?
What exactly is Veault?
Veault is a digital safe where you securely store your most important information, like passwords, documents, and personal messages. Everything is encrypted and only accessible to the people you designate.
Is this the same as a will?
How long will my vault be kept?
Who will have access to my information after I pass away?
How safe is Veault?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Curious if Veault is the right choice for you too?
What exactly is Veault?
Veault is a digital safe where you securely store your most important information, like passwords, documents, and personal messages. Everything is encrypted and only accessible to the people you designate.
Is this the same as a will?
How long will my vault be kept?
Who will have access to my information after I pass away?
How safe is Veault?
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Curious if Veault is the right choice for you too?
What exactly is Veault?
Veault is a digital safe where you securely store your most important information, like passwords, documents, and personal messages. Everything is encrypted and only accessible to the people you designate.