🤝PacteGoFR · EN

Dead man's switch: what is it for?

A dead man's switch is a mechanism that triggers automatically if a person stops giving a sign of life. Originally used in trains and machinery, the concept now applies to the digital world: delivering important information the day you can no longer do it yourself.

How does a digital dead man's switch work?

The principle is simple: you regularly confirm your presence (a "check-in"). As long as you respond, nothing happens. If you stop confirming for a period you've chosen, the system assumes something is preventing you from acting and automatically delivers the messages and documents you prepared to your designated people.

What is it used for?

Do it simply and securely with PacteGo

PacteGo is a ready-to-use dead man's switch: you prepare your messages, choose recipients and the check-in frequency. Everything is encrypted (AES-256) and you stay in control at all times. A two-person rule prevents any accidental trigger.

Prepare today what your loved ones will need to know tomorrow.

Discover PacteGo (free)

Frequently asked questions

What is a dead man's switch?

It's a system that triggers automatically when a person stops confirming their presence, in order to deliver information or perform a pre-planned action.

Is there a risk of it triggering by mistake?

With PacteGo, a grace period, reminders and a two-person rule prevent accidental triggering. You can cancel anytime with a simple check-in.