How to Set Up a Facebook "Legacy Contact" for When You Die




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Summary: Today, Facebook made it possible to add a "Legacy Contact," or someone who can gain control of your account and memorialize—or delete—it in the event you pass away. Here's how you set it up. Nobody likes to think about their death, but it's something that we all must prepare for. Though it's a little morbid, this new system makes it much easier for family members or friends to take care of your Facebook account in unfortunate circumstances.