How LaterWill works: check-ins, triggers, and delivery

What you set up

You don’t need a perfect plan. Start with one message and expand later.

• Messages: draft, revise, and activate when you’re ready.
• Recipients: choose who should receive which message.
• Optional trusted contacts: a human verification step before delivery.

What a PING (check‑in) email is

On your schedule, we email you a simple “still here?” check‑in. Confirming keeps everything on hold.

• One click is enough — no long forms.
• Missing one email won’t trigger delivery. We send multiple reminders over time.
• You can update your check‑in settings in the app.

What happens if you miss check‑ins

If you stop responding for long enough, LaterWill moves into a verification / trigger flow.

• We continue sending reminders and wait through a longer safety window.
• If you added trusted contacts, we ask them to confirm your status.
• If they don’t respond in time, delivery can proceed after the timeout.

How delivery works

When delivery is triggered, recipients receive your message by email.

• Recipients get only the message you wrote (no account access).
• Each email includes a link to view online.
• Recipients can unsubscribe from future messages at any time.

Trusted contacts are optional

Trusted contacts add an extra verification step, but they’re not required for LaterWill to work.

• With trusted contacts: we ask them to confirm your status before delivery.
• Without trusted contacts: delivery happens automatically after the safety window.
• Learn how trusted contacts work

Reducing accidental delivery risk

Most false triggers come from simple issues like missed emails or inbox changes. A few small habits make a big difference.

• Whitelist our sender address and check your spam folder at least once.
• Use an inbox you check regularly (and set a calendar reminder).
• Use the setup checklist for extra safeguards

Next reads

If you want the deeper dive, these are great next steps:

• Dead man’s switch for email: how it works
• FAQ: common questions
• Pricing: compare plans