What's up, everyone.
I'm Max Dalton, and in this video I'll show you how to set up your Apple Digital Legacy
on your iPhone or iPad.
With people living more of their life through, and storing more personal data on, their smart
devices, it's becoming critical that we plan to give someone access to the information
on our devices after we die.
In support of this, Apple introduced the ability for iPhone and iPad users to set up their
Apple Digital Legacy.
When you set up your Apple Digital Legacy you assign one or more contacts who will have
the ability to access photos, messages, notes, files, contacts, apps, device backups, and
other sensitive information on your device after you die.
When you set up an Apple Digital Legacy contact they will be given an access key.
In the event of your death, those contacts will need to provide that access key and a
copy of your death certificate to access the personal information on your iPhone or iPad.
Now let's walk through the steps to set set up your Apple Digital Legacy on your iPhone
or iPad.
Step 1.
Tap to launch the "Settings" app on your Apple iPhone or iPad, and then tap the section featuring
your Apple ID name and profile picture at the top of the Settings menu.
The Apple ID screen is displayed.
Step 2.
Tap "Password and Security."
The Password and Security screen is shown.
Step 3.
Tap "Legacy Contact" in this menu.
The Legacy Contact screen is displayed.
Step 4.
Tap "Add Legacy Contact" in the Your Legacy Contacts section.
You'll land on the Legacy Contact screen, where you'll get an overview of what the Apple
Digital Legacy program is.
Again, the Apple Digital Legacy program lets you give someone you trust the ability to
access your data after you pass away.
Step 5.
Tap "Add Legacy Contact" on this screen.
The Add Legacy Contact screen is shown, where you'll have the ability to choose from a list
with people set up in your Apple family to make them your Digital Legacy contact, or
you'll have the ability to choose someone from your contact list.
Step 6.
In this example I'll choose someone in my Apple Family to add as a contact.
Alternatively, if you choose to add someone from your contact list, you'll have to choose
either their email address or phone number to use for that person before moving on.
You'll land on the Access to Your Digital Legacy screen, where you'll be notified that
the individual you're adding will have access to the data stored in your account after your
death, which includes photos, messages, notes, files, contacts, apps, device backups, and
more.
Importantly, your Apple Digital Legacy contact will not be able to access your iCloud Keychain
or any licensed media.
Step 7.
Tap "Continue."
The next screen will ask how you want to share your access key.
Depending on the type of contact you chose, you'll see the option to either share the
access key through a text message or a print copy.
It's important to note that you will see one of these options, but you may not see both.
Step 8.
In this example I'll choose to share my access key through a print copy, and will send it
to my printer.
After you either print or send your access key, you'll be routed to a screen letting
you know that your legacy contact has been added, along with a note that your birth date
will be required for your contact to access your information.
As a result, you'll have the option to update your birth date if you need to.
Step 9.
Tap "Done" when you're finished.
You'll be taken to the Legacy Contact screen, where you'll now see your Apple Digital Legacy
contact has been added.
And finally, in the event you ever need to remove someone you added as an Apple Digital
Legacy contact, you can navigate back to the Legacy Contact screen, tap the person you
want to remove, and then tap "Remove Contact" on the next screen.
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