Documentation
Guides & Documentation
Plain-language guides to every Killswitch feature — for account holders and for the people who receive a delivery.
Getting Started
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Passwords & Account Recovery
What happens if you forget your password (nothing — reset it by email), changing your password, and the one thing that can't be undone.
Receiving a Delivery
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What You'll Receive
Got a delivery email or text from Killswitch? What it means, how to view your files, and what access looks like.
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Beneficiaries
Adding beneficiaries, assigning files to specific people, and revoking access.
Core Concepts
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Documents
Uploading, organizing, and previewing encrypted files.
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Notes
Rich-text notes for credentials, instructions, and last wishes.
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Video & Audio Messages
Recording personal messages for your loved ones from your browser.
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Notebooks & Journal
The legacy journal: daily entries, streaks, sharing, and delivery.
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Folders & Library
Organizing everything you store in one unified Library.
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Tags
Tagging notes, documents, and notebooks for fast filtering.
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Deadman Switches
Check-in and fixed-date switches, grace periods, reminders, and test fires.
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Check-ins
Email, SMS, and quick check-in links for staying ahead of your switches.
Settings & Dashboard
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Dashboard Walkthrough
Everything on your dashboard, from unlocking to quick collections.
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Account, Security & Notifications
Profile, password, and notification settings.
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Storage, Billing & Connector Sessions
Storage usage, plans and billing, and managing Claude connector sessions.
Claude Connector
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Using Killswitch with Claude
Connecting from Claude Desktop or claude.ai, session scopes, and what Claude can and can't do.
Need something else?
See the full picture at how Killswitch works or reach out at hello@killswitch.app.