• If you are a Collaborator on another Kindex archive but do not want to be an archive owner.
• If you want to access other public Kindex archives as a guest but do not want to be an archive owner
• If you want to deactivate your current archive and reactivate it at a later time
• If you are not ready to upgrade to a Cloud or Closet archive but want keep your Kindex account active

For a side-by-side comparison of Kindex Cloud and Closet archives, see Kindex Archive Features.

• If you want your archive to be accessible to crowdsourced indexers and researchers
• If you want your archive to be discoverable through search engines
• If you want a free archive with Kindex Rewards (index 20 or more records a month; first month’s payment required)

For a side-by-side comparison of Kindex Cloud and Closet archives, see Kindex Archive Features.

• If you want a private archive with invite-only access
• If you do not want your archive discoverable through search engines
• If you want to make information in records pertaining to living individuals private

For a side-by-side comparison of Kindex Cloud and Closet archives, see Kindex Archive Features.

Updating to Kindexer: Updating your plan from Freemium to Kindexer will deactivate your personal archive. When you log in as a Kindexer, you will be directed to the archive you are collaborating in. You may reactivate your personal archive at any time by upgrading to a Cloud or Closet Archive. To upgrade, log in at Kindex.org, click the Archives drop-down in the upper right corner of your screen, and select “Get My Own Archive”.

Updating to Cloud or Closet: Updating from Freemium or Kindexer to Cloud or Closet includes:

• A private or public archive with unlimited records
• Access to all Kindex features, including collaborative and indexing tools

Note: Updating from Freemium to Kindexer, Cloud, or Closet will NOT change:

• Your Collaborator relationships
• Your login name and password

1. Log in to your Kindex account
2. In the upper right corner of your screen, click Archives
3. Select “Get my own Archive”
4. Follow the instructions for signing up for a Cloud or Closet archive

To reactivate your archive after cancelling your Kindex account, please contact us.

For Archive Owners

1. Go to the Manage Archive tool
2. Select the Subscription Tab
3. Click the Cancel Account link

For “Freemium” Users

1. Log in at kindex.org
2. In the popup that appears after logging in, select Cancel Account

For Kindexers

1. Log in at kindex.org
2. Click on the “Get my own Archive” link under the Archives dropdown
3. Click Cancel Account

Archives that remain unpaid for over 90 days may result in a downgrade to a Kindexer plan and archive deactivation. Before deactivating, Kindex may attempt to contact via email. Archives may be reactivated at any time by upgrading to Cloud or Closet and resuming payments.

Kindex is developing an “Archive Executor” feature. In the event an archive owner is unable to maintain the archive through lack of payment, a designated executor may assume the role. To designate an archive executor before this feature is released, please contact us.