The Secure Vault
The information your loved ones will need - locked safely until they need it.
Beyond letters, there's the practical stuff: bank accounts, insurance policies, the password to the family computer, where the will is kept, the location of the safe deposit key. The Vault holds all of it - encrypted at rest with AES-256 - and releases it only when you decide.
- Encrypted at rest with AES-256 under strict access controls
- Stored documents, passwords, accounts, and instructions
- Release on schedule, on event, or posthumously
- Selective release - send the right item to the right person
How The Vault Works
Encrypted at rest. Released on your terms.
Add what matters
Upload documents (PDFs, scans, photos), save credentials (logins, account numbers, PINs), and write free-form instructions ("the safe deposit key is taped under the third drawer in the office desk").
Everything is encrypted at rest
Each vault item is encrypted with AES-256 before it's written to storage, and held under strict, audited access controls. A stolen database backup is ciphertext, not your data.
Assign release rules per item
Each vault item gets its own release rule: hold until a date, hold until an event, or hold posthumously. You pick exactly who receives each item - and when.
Release triggers run automatically
When a release condition is met (a date arrives, you don't respond to check-ins, posthumous verification completes), the targeted recipient gets a secure link to access and download that specific item.
Recipient gets a one-time secure link
They receive a secure, time-limited link. They view or download the item directly. They keep the copy; the vault entry stays encrypted at rest on our servers.
Encrypted at Rest
Your vault items are encrypted with AES-256 before they're written to storage and kept under strict, audited access controls. See our privacy model.
Documents & Files
Store wills, insurance policies, deeds, health care directives, scanned IDs - any file format, encrypted at rest with AES-256.
Credentials & Accounts
Save logins, account numbers, PINs, recovery phrases, and device passwords. Each entry is encrypted individually with AES-256 and its own initialization vector.
Free-Form Notes
Some things aren't documents - they're knowledge. "Grandma's silver is in the attic in the blue trunk." "Don't sell the cabin." Write whatever needs to be known.
Per-Item Recipients
Each vault item targets specific people. The will goes to your attorney. The computer password goes to your kids. The lake house instructions go to your sibling.
Flexible Release Triggers
Release on a specific date, on an event, after check-ins stop, or only after posthumous verification. Different rules per item. See all trigger types.
One-Time Secure Links
Recipients open vault items through time-limited decryption links delivered by email or SMS. Links expire after use - or after a configurable window if unclaimed.
Full Access History
See every time you've added, edited, or released a vault item. Recipient downloads are logged too - so you (or your estate) always know what was opened, by whom, when.
Edit & Revoke Anytime
Update a document, rotate a password, remove an item, or change a release rule any time before delivery. The vault is yours - always.
Don't make them guess. Don't make them dig.
Free to start. Add your first vault items in minutes.
Start Free See How Encryption WorksWhat People Put In The Vault
- Wills, trusts, and estate documents
- Insurance policies (life, home, auto, health)
- Bank, brokerage, and retirement account info
- Device and computer passwords
- Crypto wallet recovery phrases
- Location of physical items: keys, safes, deeds
- Funeral wishes and final instructions
- Pet care plans and veterinary records
What WordsLater Cannot Do With Your Vault
- Use your vault contents for advertising or AI training
- Sell or rent your vault data
- Release vault items without your defined triggers
- Hand vault contents to a third party on request
- Change your release rules on our own
Frequently Asked Questions
How is my vault protected?
Every vault item is encrypted with AES-256 at rest before it's written to storage, and kept under strict, audited access controls. Items are released only to the people and on the triggers you choose.
What if I lose access to my account?
Your vault is tied to your WordsLater account. If you lose access, you can recover your account through our standard account-recovery process. We recommend enabling two-factor authentication to keep your vault secure.
Is the vault the same thing as scheduled messages?
Related but separate. Messages are the personal stuff (letters, video, audio). The vault is for sensitive documents and credentials. Both can release on the same triggers - including posthumously.
How big is the vault?
500 MB free, up to 5 GB on paid plans. See pricing for current plan limits.
Can I share a vault item right now, not in the future?
Yes. You can generate a one-time secure link for any vault item and share it manually - useful for handing a document to your attorney or accountant on demand.
What happens to the vault if I die?
Posthumous vault items release through the same trusted-contact verification process used for messages. See how posthumous delivery works.
Can trusted contacts see my vault?
No. Trusted contacts only verify your passing. They cannot open, read, or download any vault item - only the recipients you've designated per item can.
Will recipients need a WordsLater account?
No. They receive a secure link by email or SMS, click it, and view or download the item directly. The vault works for everyone in your life.
