Your family shouldn't have to figure it out alone
Store passwords, account details, and instructions in a private note. If you stop checking in, we send it to the people you choose.
Three steps. Then it takes care of itself
Write a note
Add recipients
Check-in
Dear Family, I hope this note finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to share some important information with you that will help you take care of things if I'm not around.
I have a life insurance policy with ABC Insurance. The policy number is 123456789. Please reach out to ABC Insurance at 123-456-7890 if you need to file a claim. I have a mortgage with DEF Bank. The mortgage account number is 123456789. If you need to make payments or have any questions, you can reach out to DEF Bank at 123-456-7890.
The passwords of my online accounts are in the section named 'sensitive information' below.
Finally, I have a safety deposit box at GHI Bank. The key to the box is in the top right drawer of my home office desk.
Everything they'll need. All in one place
The details that are easy to forget and hard to find in a crisis.
You are in control until you aren't
Your note stays private until the release conditions are met. You decide what it says, who receives it, and how often you check in. Update it whenever life changes.
Regular Reminders
We remind you before your check-in is due and give you a 7-day grace period after it expires. No accidental releases.
Check-in to Backup Diary
Check-in to Backup Diary
You're due for a quick check-in. Sign in now to keep your note private and make any updates you want.
We convert your note into a PDF document and send it to all recipients.
Automatic Delivery
Secure by-default
Your note is encrypted with AES-256, the same standard used by banks and the military. Nobody can read it until delivery.
We use the Advanced Encryption Standard 256-bit key with authentication data for at-rest encryption of your sensitive information.
Not a will. A practical companion to one.
What a will usually handles
- Legal distribution of assets
- Guardianship and formal estate wishes
- Official instructions for courts and executors
What Backup Diary helps with
- Passwords and account access
- Insurance and banking details
- Bills, loans, and subscriptions
- Instructions, wishes, and contacts
One payment. Protection for up to 20 years.
No subscription. No renewals. Pay once.
Less than $4.50 per year across the full term.
- Private encrypted note storage
- Pay once with no subscription
- Automatic reminders and 7-day grace period
- Update your note and recipients whenever you need
- Delivery by email or WhatsApp
Frequently Asked Questions
Backup Diary lets you create a private note with passwords, account details, instructions, and wishes that can be delivered to your chosen recipients if you stop checking in.
Anyone you trust. You can add a spouse, family member, friend, or anyone else using their email address or phone number.
Once your note is released, we'll convert it into a PDF document and send it using the delivery method you chose: email or WhatsApp.
Yes. Sensitive information is encrypted with AES-256-GCM and stored separately from the rest of your note. It is only decrypted at the moment of delivery. We cannot read it while it is in your account.
No. Your recipients cannot see your note before it's released. It stays private in your account until the release conditions are met.
Checking in simply means signing in to your Backup Diary account so we know you're okay. You can do it from any device, and your account page shows your current check-in status.
Your check-in period is how often you agree to sign in at least once. You can choose a 30, 60, or 90 day check-in period.
We'll send reminders throughout your check-in period and give you a 7-day grace period after it ends. As long as you check in before the grace period is over, your note will not be released.
No. Backup Diary is a one-time payment that covers up to 20 years of service or until your note is released, whichever comes first.
No. A will is still important for legal and estate matters. Backup Diary is for the practical details your family may need quickly, like passwords, account access, bills, instructions, and key contacts.
Good, we'd love to answer them. Please reach out to us via chat on the website, or send us an email at help@backupdiary.com
* lifetime refers to 20 years or until the note is released, whichever comes first.
Don't leave it to tomorrow
There may not even be one.
Spare your family guesswork later.