What happens to your TikTok account when you die? Here’s how to prepare your data for the afterlife
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Friends and family could get lost in digital purgatory after you pass away unless you take some simple steps.
Most people have accumulated a pile of data — selfies, emails, videos and more — on their social media and digital accounts over their lifetimes. What happens to it when we die?
It’s wise to draft a will spelling out who inherits your physical assets after you’re gone, but don’t forget to take care of your digital estate too. Friends and family might treasure files and posts you’ve left behind, but they could get lost in digital purgatory after you pass away unless you take some simple steps.