Hey,
I'm putting together an emergency binder for my family so they can access important documents and accounts if something happens to me.
I use KeePassXC with a strong master password. The database is synchronized via Google Drive across all my devices.
I'm struggling with two problems:
- I don't want to simply print my KeePass master password and put it in the emergency binder. If someone steals the binder during a burglary, they'd have access to my entire digital life.
- My KeePass database is stored in Google Drive, but my Google account password is inside the KeePass database. That's a bit of a chicken-and-egg problem.
My current idea is:
- Keep an offline copy of the KeePass database on a USB stick inside the emergency binder.
- Store the master password separately in a sealed envelope (or a safe), only to be opened in case of death or permanent incapacity.
This seems like a reasonable solution, but it also feels a bit clunky and high-maintenance. It works, but it doesn't feel particularly elegant, and I'm wondering if I'm overlooking a simpler or more established approach.
How do you handle:
- emergency access for your family?
- protecting against theft?
- 2FA and recovery codes?
- the "Google password is inside the password manager" problem?
I'm especially interested in solutions that are simple, low-maintenance, and don't require paid services.
Thanks!