Vital Watchdog is a service that protects your digital assets and personal messages by sending check-in emails. If you don't respond, the system takes actions you’ve set up, such as notifying loved ones or securing sensitive data. It's useful for freelancers, travelers, and digital nomads to ensure their digital legacy and personal information are managed in unforeseen circumstances.
Features
Dead Man's Switch
A system that sends you a check-in email at intervals you define. If you don't respond, the system takes action based on your preferences, such as notifying loved ones and sending personal messages.
Digital Asset Protection
Ensures the handling and securing of your digital assets and personal messages for unforeseen circumstances.
Freelancer Security
Provides freelancers and contractors with added layers of security and accountability for their critical client projects and sensitive data.
Personal Document Protection
Acts as a digital vault for important documents like passports and insurance policies, facilitating their backup and accessibility when needed.
Long-Term Traveler Support
Assists travelers by allowing remote management of online accounts and digital identity protection during extended trips.
Support for Digital Nomads
Offers a safety net for location-independent lifestyles, ensuring data and accounts are protected and managed based on user preferences.
Multiple Recipients
Allows sending secure communications to multiple recipients at once. This feature is available only in the Premium Plan.
Check-in Intervals
Customizable intervals for checking in or sending messages, ensuring timely and secure communication.
Messages
Enables secure message sending, a core feature included in both free and premium plans.
API Actions
Supports executing actions via API, allowing integration and automation of tasks. Available in all plans.
File Storage
Offers 50 MB of secure file storage in the Premium Plan to back up important data.
Messages Encryption
Provides encryption for messages to ensure secure communication, a feature available only in the Premium Plan.
Priority Support
Gives access to priority support for any issues or inquiries, ensuring quick assistance. Only available in the Premium Plan.
Dead Man's Switch
Set up a customizable check-in system where you specify intervals and actions if a check-in is missed. You can choose trusted contacts to receive messages, write personal instructions, and optionally encrypt messages for security.
Regular Check-Ins
Receive periodic check-in requests via email and Telegram. Confirm by clicking a link to keep everything on standby, or allow predefined actions to trigger if not confirmed.
Triggering Actions
If multiple check-ins are missed, emails or encrypted messages are sent to recipients. Custom API actions (if configured) can be executed, and file storage contents are handled as per preferences.
Security and Encryption
Messages can be encrypted with a secret key ensuring only intended recipients can access them. Stored files are encrypted and available temporarily after being triggered.
Telegram Integration
Supports Telegram for receiving check-in notifications, providing an additional communication channel.
Dead Man's Switch
Automatically initiates predefined actions if a check-in request goes unanswered, ensuring security measures are in place for your sensitive data.
Customizable Check-In Frequency
Gives you control over how often you receive check-in requests, allowing you to set daily, weekly, or custom intervals.
Telegram Integration
Enables notifications and interactions with the Dead Man's Switch via Telegram, providing a seamless notification process.
Customizable Actions
Allows personalization of actions taken by the Dead Man's Switch, including notifying contacts or securing data.
Trusted Contacts
Allows you to add trusted contacts who will be informed in case of an emergency or when the Dead Man's Switch is activated.
Secure Encryption
Encrypts messages sent to trusted contacts to ensure only intended recipients can read the messages, enhancing security.
Dead Man's Switch
Allows users to define actions to be executed in the event of prolonged inactivity, such as sending messages to trusted contacts or executing API calls. Once triggered, actions cannot be undone.
Telegram Integration
Allows users to link their Telegram account to the system and receive notifications and confirmation requests through Telegram using a 'magic word.'
Message Encryption
Messages encrypted using this service are safeguarded with a secret key that is not stored on servers, ensuring security and accessibility for a limited time after the Dead Man’s Switch is triggered.