Question 1

What happens when the switch fires?

Accepted Answer

The encrypted message becomes visible in the tool. If a recipient key was set, the message is encrypted to them; otherwise it is held in plaintext (locally). The tool does not auto-publish — you (or your designated party) need to share it.

Question 2

Will this work if I lose my device?

Accepted Answer

No. The switch lives in browser localStorage on the specific device. For device-loss resilience, share the encrypted package with a trusted party and have them publish it on the trigger condition.

Question 3

How often should I check in?

Accepted Answer

Match the interval to your risk tolerance. Daily check-ins fire fast (good for active risk), weekly or monthly are easier to maintain. The default suggests 30 days.

Question 4

Can I cancel the switch?

Accepted Answer

Yes — disarm it explicitly from the tool UI. As long as the timer has not expired, the message can be retrieved and the switch removed.

Question 5

Is the message visible in localStorage?

Accepted Answer

Encrypted, yes. Anyone with access to your browser data can see the encrypted blob, but cannot decrypt it without the configured key or passphrase. Use full-disk encryption to protect against device theft.

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