Why we retired the free plan
We used to offer a free plan. We shut it down and moved to a single Guardian plan for everyone. Here's why a thin free tier doesn't work for a product that has to stay reliable for decades.
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How to Add Notenz to Your Home Screen (iOS and Android)
Notenz works as a full app without any App Store download. Here is how to add it to your iPhone or Android home screen in four steps.
Jul 2, 2026Digital Legacy Planning: A Practical Guide for Financial Advisors
Financial advisors already cover beneficiary designations and succession planning. Digital legacy is the missing layer. Here is how to bring it into the client conversation.
Jun 28, 2026What Notaries and Lawyers Should Know About Digital Vaults
A notarized will covers physical assets. It cannot unlock a locked phone or bank app. Here is what notaries and lawyers need to know about digital vaults, encryption, and client privacy.
Jun 28, 2026How Estate Planners Can Help Clients Protect Their Digital Assets
Most estate plans cover property and pensions. They do not cover online banking credentials or password managers. Here is what estate planners can do to help clients protect access to their digital accounts.
Jun 28, 2026My daughter is 6. I still haven't told my partner where anything is.
My daughter asked me what happens if I don't come home. I didn't have a good answer. So I sat down and tried to find one. What I found was more uncomfortable than I expected.
Jun 27, 2026Why a Shared Google Doc Is Not Enough
Sharing a Google Doc with your passwords feels like a complete plan. It solves access. It doesn't solve timing, and timing is the part that actually matters.
Jun 21, 2026What Happens to Your 2FA Backup Codes When You're Gone?
Two-factor authentication keeps your accounts safe every day. But if you're ever not around to unlock your authenticator app, those same backup codes can lock your family out of exactly the accounts they need.
Jun 21, 2026Notenz vs Bitwarden Emergency Access: Free Doesn't Mean Automatic
Bitwarden Emergency Access is free and available to everyone, but it only works if your emergency contact remembers to ask. Here's what it covers, where it stops, and how an automated check-in vault fills the gap.
Jun 17, 2026Notenz vs Facebook Legacy Contact: Memorializing a Profile vs Handing Over Access
Facebook's legacy contact feature can memorialize your profile, but it never gives anyone your login, only covers Facebook and Instagram, and doesn't trigger on its own. Here's how it compares to a check-in based vault.
Jun 17, 2026Emergency Contact Automation for Solo Travelers
What to set up before a solo trip so the people at home can act quickly if something goes wrong — including automated access to your digital accounts.
Jun 17, 2026Check-In Apps vs Dead Man's Switch: What's the Difference?
Both monitor whether you check in. But they solve different problems, work on different timescales, and trigger very different actions.
Jun 17, 2026