Secure Your Digital Legacy

Protect your most important documents and ensure they reach your loved ones when it matters most

What Happens to Your Digital Life?

When something happens to you, your loved ones face an impossible challenge

Locked Out Forever

Bank accounts, insurance policies, investment portfolios - all locked behind passwords your family doesn't have

Lost Documents

Critical legal documents, property deeds, medical records scattered across devices and services

Family Chaos

Your loved ones spend months trying to piece together your digital life while grieving

Passdown Changes Everything

Securely share your important documents and passwords with trusted beneficiaries. They get access only when they need it, with complete privacy and military-grade encryption.

Your family can access what they need, when they need it

Everything is encrypted - only your beneficiaries can decrypt it

Peace of mind knowing your digital legacy is protected

Why Choose Passdown?

Built with security and simplicity in mind

End-to-End Encryption

Your documents are encrypted on your device before being sent to our servers. We never see your unencrypted data.

Trusted Beneficiaries

Designate family members or trusted individuals who can access your documents when needed.

Multilingual Support

Available in 7 languages to serve families around the world.

Rich Document Editor

Create beautifully formatted documents with our Markdown editor and live preview.

Access Control

Full audit trail of document access with email notifications for every action.

Military-Grade Security

AES-256-GCM encryption with PBKDF2 key derivation ensures maximum security.

Security You Can Trust

Your privacy and security are our top priorities

Two Levels of Security

Passdown uses two separate credentials: a standard login password (can be reset) for accessing your account, and a master key (cannot be changed or recovered) that encrypts your documents. Only the master key can decrypt your data.

Client-Side Encryption

All encryption happens in your browser. Your master key never leaves your device, and we never have access to your unencrypted documents.

Zero-Knowledge Architecture

We designed Passdown with a zero-knowledge approach. Even if our servers were compromised, your data would remain encrypted and unreadable.

Complete Audit Trail

Track every access to your documents with detailed logs including timestamps, IP addresses, and email notifications.

Military-Grade Encryption

Understanding how your data stays secure

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    subgraph client["🖥️ Your Browser (Client-Side)"]
        A[🔑 Your Master Key<br/>Never Leaves Device]
        B[⚙️ Key Derivation<br/>Argon2id • 256-bit]
        C[🔐 Document Encryption<br/>AES-256-GCM]
        
        A -->|Derive Key| B
        B -->|Encrypt| C
    end
    
    subgraph server["☁️ Our Servers (Server-Side)"]
        D[📦 Encrypted Storage<br/>Unreadable Data Only]
    end
    
    C -.->|Upload Encrypted| D
    
    style client fill:#dbeafe,stroke:#60a5fa,stroke-width:2.5px,color:#1e40af
    style server fill:#fef3c7,stroke:#fbbf24,stroke-width:2.5px,color:#d97706
    style A fill:#e0e7ff,stroke:#818cf8,stroke-width:2px,color:#3730a3
    style B fill:#f3e8ff,stroke:#a78bfa,stroke-width:2px,color:#6d28d9
    style C fill:#d1fae5,stroke:#34d399,stroke-width:2px,color:#047857
    style D fill:#fed7aa,stroke:#fbbf24,stroke-width:2px,color:#d97706
          

🔒 Zero-Knowledge Architecture

All encryption happens in your browser using your master key - we never see your master key or unencrypted data. Your master key is NOT your login password and can never be recovered if lost.

🔑

Your Master Key

You create a master key that never leaves your device (separate from your login password)

⚙️

Key Derivation

Argon2id transforms your master key into a 256-bit encryption key using quantum-resistant algorithms

🔐

Document Encryption

Your documents are encrypted using AES-256-GCM with unique keys for each document

☁️

Secure Storage

Only encrypted data is stored on our servers - we can never access your documents

Technical Details

Algorithm
Argon2id
+ AES-256-GCM
Key Size
256 bits
Military-grade
Memory Cost
19 MiB
Per derivation
Quantum Resistant
✓ Yes
Future-proof

Why This Is Extremely Secure

Zero-knowledge architecture: Your password never leaves your browser

Argon2id is memory-hard, making brute-force attacks exponentially more expensive

AES-256-GCM provides authenticated encryption with 256-bit keys

Each document uses a unique random IV, preventing pattern analysis

Even if our servers were compromised, your data remains encrypted and unreadable

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Passdown

What if your servers are compromised?
This is the beauty of zero-knowledge encryption. Even if hackers gained complete access to our servers, your data would remain completely secure. All encryption happens in your browser before anything reaches our servers. We never have access to your master key or unencrypted documents. Attackers would only see encrypted data that is mathematically impossible to decrypt without your master key.
What if someone finds both the URL and password?
We have a configurable access delay feature specifically for this scenario. When a beneficiary tries to access your estate, you receive an immediate email notification. You then have a customizable grace period (default: 7 days) to revoke access if needed. This means even if someone found both pieces of information, you would be alerted and could prevent unauthorized access before any documents are viewed.
Is Passdown free?
Yes! Any user who registers now gets a free account for life - no strings attached. While we may introduce paid features or plans in the future, existing users will always keep their free access. This is our commitment to early adopters. You register now, you stay free forever, even if we later charge new users.
What are the security best practices?
The key is physical-digital separation. The QR code (containing the access link) should ONLY exist on paper - never store it digitally or take a screenshot. The beneficiary password can be stored electronically (password manager, phone notes). This way, a burglar who breaks into your home only gets the QR code (useless without the password), and a hacker who compromises your devices only gets the password (useless without the QR code). Both pieces are needed, making it exponentially more secure.
Can I use Passdown for business documents?
Absolutely! While Passdown is designed for personal digital inheritance, many users also use it to securely share business continuity documents, company credentials, and critical business information with partners or successors. The same military-grade encryption protects both personal and professional documents.
How do I know my beneficiaries can access my documents?
You can test the access at any time using the password test feature. This allows you (or your beneficiaries) to verify the password works without triggering access to any documents or sending alert emails. It's like a dry run to ensure everything will work when needed.
What happens to my data if Passdown shuts down?
Your data is encrypted with your password, which only you and your beneficiaries know. We provide export functionality so you can download all your encrypted documents at any time. Additionally, our encryption is based on open standards (AES-256-GCM, Argon2id), meaning any cryptography expert could help decrypt your data if you have the password.
Can I change beneficiaries or passwords later?
Yes! You have complete control. You can add, remove, or update beneficiaries at any time. You can also change beneficiary passwords, update access delays, and modify which documents each beneficiary can access. Your estate plan should evolve with your life, and Passdown makes that easy.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Start free today, stay free forever

Free Forever

For all current and early users

$0 / forever
  • Up to 30 documents
  • Unlimited beneficiaries
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Email notifications
  • Access delay controls
  • QR code generation
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Our Commitment

Any user who registers now gets free access for life. While we may introduce paid tiers in the future with additional features, existing users will always keep their free account. This is our promise to early adopters.

Future Plans

We may introduce premium features like increased document limits, advanced sharing options, or priority support. But these will never affect users who join today - you'll always have access to the core features, free of charge.

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