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Show HN: BackupDiary – Information delivered if something happens to you

1 pointsby moinismover 1 year ago
My name is Moin, and I&#x27;m a software dev. Github: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;moinism">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;moinism</a><p>I built BackupDiary to scratch my own itch because I was afraid if something happened to me, what would happen to my bank account, online subscriptions, passwords (in case my family needed them), etc?<p>Most of us also have a legal will to help our family, but I think most everyday things are left out. So, this is an informal digital will. It works like a dead man&#x27;s switch.<p>The idea is simple:<p>1. Create a note and keep it updated. It is stored encrypted using an AES 256-bit key.<p>2. Add up to 5 recipients<p>3. Check in once every 30, 60, or 90 days. You can pick your check-in period.<p>4. If you don&#x27;t check-in, the note is decrypted and sent as a PDF file to every recipient.<p>What do you think? I&#x27;d love to answer any questions and concerns.

2 comments

moinismover 1 year ago
Here are a few things you can store:<p>- Important passwords<p>- Insurance policies<p>- Anything owed or lent<p>- Online subscriptions to cancel<p>- Bills or loans to pay to avoid late fees<p>- Any information that your business partners would want to know<p>- Contact information for other important people in your life, such as close friends<p>- Any accounts or assets that you have and the login information for them<p>- Special instructions or wishes
jdenningover 1 year ago
How are you managing the encryption keys?