When we plan our estates, we name executors for wills, trustees for wealth, and guardians for children. Yet most of us overlook the digital assets that now underpin our personal, professional, and financial lives. In many cases, these files are more valuable—and more vulnerable—than physical documents.
Firevault’s Vault Buddy feature solves this problem. It lets you assign a single trusted individual—your data next of kin—who can unlock your Firevault if you are unable to do so. Below is everything you need to know before making that decision.
A Vault Buddy is the only person, other than you, who can be granted access to your Vault under predefined conditions. They do not receive your credentials or direct entry; instead, they are authenticated through Firevault’s secure release protocol, ensuring they can step in only when specific triggers are met (for example, legal instruction, timed release, or proof-of-authority).
Continuity of Critical Operations
Business agreements, shareholder resolutions, and exit terms can be immediately actioned.Protection of Personal Legacy
Family wills, inheritance files, and custody directives do not vanish behind an unreachable password.Safeguarding Financial Assets
Crypto wallets, investment records, and insurance details remain accessible to the rightful party.Preservation of Intellectual Property
Unreleased manuscripts, creative works, or patent drafts are not lost—or leaked—during transition.
Select a person you would trust to serve as executor of your estate:
A spouse or long-standing partner
A legal advisor, trustee, or executor
A co-founder or senior business partner
A private family-office manager or professional fiduciary
Remember: you are authorising this individual to act in moments of maximum sensitivity. Choose someone with the judgment and discretion to match that responsibility.
- During Setup – The option appears once, while you create your Vault.
- Provide Details – Enter your Vault Buddy’s name, email, and verification method.
- Define the Trigger – Decide whether access is released by legal documentation, time-lock, or manual approval by a designated authority.
- Confirm – Once set, the appointment is locked. For security reasons, it cannot be added or altered later.
One Chance to Decide
Because Firevault is designed for irreversible security, adding a Vault Buddy after setup is not possible. This safeguard prevents social-engineering attacks or back-door requests long after the Vault is live. If you skip the step now, no one—including Firevault support—can alter, override, or grant future access.
Final Thought
A Vault Buddy is more than a contingency plan; it is an extension of your commitment to digital sovereignty. By appointing a data next of kin, you ensure that your most valuable information—professional, personal, or financial—will never be locked away or fall into the wrong hands.
Make the decision when you create your Vault, and protect your legacy from day one.
Need additional guidance? Contact our team at [email protected] for detailed instructions on secure Vault Buddy setup.
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