Understanding the succession vault
Updated on 18 June 2026
The principle of a read-only access passed on to trusted loved ones after prolonged inactivity.
What becomes of your important documents if, one day, you can no longer access them yourself? The <strong>succession vault</strong> answers this question gently and carefully. It lets you designate trusted loved ones who, after prolonged inactivity on your part, will be able to view your documents in read-only mode. This article explains the principle, its safeguards and its limits before you get started.
The principle in a few words
You choose one or more trusted contacts and an inactivity threshold (for example several months without signing in). As long as you use Noryo normally, nothing happens: each sign-in resets the counter. Only after prolonged inactivity, and after warnings, can read-only access open up for your contacts.
What your contacts can and cannot do
You stay in control, always
- You freely choose your trusted contacts and can change them
- You set and adjust the inactivity threshold whenever you want
- Each sign-in resets the counter to zero
- The mechanism can be revoked at any time
- Warnings give you time to react before anything is triggered
What the succession vault is not
This mechanism is a practical convenience to make it easier for your loved ones to access useful documents. It <strong>does not replace the legal steps</strong> involved in a succession (will, notary, official formalities). Think of it as a complement, not a legal act.
Set up the succession vaultMove on to the setup, step by step.
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